Associate Threat Analyst I On-site, Bangalore
Bengaluru
Optiv
Optiv manages cyber risk so you can secure your full potential. Cybersecurity advisory services and solutions. Powered by the best minds in cyber.The Associate Threat Analyst will provide intrusion/incident monitoring and detection utilizing customer provided data sources, audit and monitoring tools at both the government and enterprise level. The Threat Analyst will work closely with our Technology Analysts and Architects to service customers.
Analyze, document and report on potential security incidents identified in customer environments
Work with partners to maintain an understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits that could impact systems, networks, and assets
Act as a coordinator for security events that require urgent response, containment and remediation
How you’ll make an impact
Two plus years of full-time professional experience in the Information Security field
Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Managed Security Service (MSS), or enterprise network environment
Excellent time management, reporting, and communication skills
Ability to generate comprehensive written reports and recommendations
Write professional emails
Coaching and training experience
Previous experience as a point of escalation in a technical environment
Customer interactions and creation of executive presentations
Understanding of contemporary security architectures/devices such as firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, remote access technologies, anti-malware, SIEM, and AV
Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and ask probing questions to find the root cause or a problem
What we’re looking for
Queue management
IDS monitoring/analysis with tools such as Sourcefire and Snort
Experience with SIEM platforms preferred (QRadar, LogRhythm, McAfee/Nitro, ArcSight, Splunk) a plus
Familiarity with web based attacks and the OWASP Top 10 at a minimum
Attack vectors and exploitation
Mitigation
Direct (E.g. SQL Injection) versus indirect (E.g. cross-site scripting) attacks
Familiarity with SANS top 20 critical security controls
Understand the foundations of enterprise Windows security including:
Active Directory
Windows security architecture and terminology
What you can expect from Optiv
- A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
- Work/life balance
- Professional training resources
- Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
- Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
- The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)
EEO Statement
Optiv is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Active Directory ArcSight Exploits Firewalls IDS LogRhythm Malware Monitoring OWASP Privacy QRadar SANS Scripting SIEM Snort SOC Sourcefire Splunk SQL SQL injection Vulnerabilities Windows XSS
Perks/benefits: Team events
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