Security Analyst

• We are hiring a Security Analyst to work on our growing IT Security team • This position will primarily monitor our computer networks and IT assets for security issues; install, operate, and maintain security software; and resolve, report, and document any security issues or breaches they find Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist with all phases of incident response (Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, Lessons Learned) • Work with data from and improve the configuration of our centralized log and alert management systems • Stay current on IT security trends and news • Assist with the development and creation of procedures and policies that maintain a balance between the operational needs of the business while maintaining the security needs expected of a global operation • Assist with the development and training of a newly formed security team, building upon lessons learned from previous experience and industry standards. • Suggest and research security enhancements and make recommendations to leadership. Job Specifications: • Monitor BW computer networks and IT assets for security issues • Install, operate, and maintain security software • Resolve, report, and document any security issues or breaches • Monitor and configure centralized log and alert management systems • Conduct proactive threat hunting REQUIRED • We required fluent English speaker. With excellent communication skills • An experienced incident responder. Minimum of 3 years of experience within the information security field, with at least 2 or more years spent triaging and remediating security events. • Not looking for someone who is an expert in a single system, but rather someone who has real-world work experience in multiple IT systems -- a skilled generalist. • Knows how to traverse IT systems to investigate, respond to and resolve security incidents generated by our IT systems, our internal users, and our external customers. • Understanding of firewalls, proxies, malware, phishing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), antivirus, and IDS & IPS concepts. • Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them. • Ability to creatively research and resolve security issues in an efficient manner, often in an unsupervised environment. • Triage and respond to alerts generated by other security systems PREFERRED Knowledge of some of the following systems: • Centralized Log Management, SIEM or Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) • Email protection and fraud defense systems • Identity Services Applications for password protection • Web and Network protection and monitoring tools • Cloud Productivity Environment maintenance and protection • Knowledge of and protection for PCs and Servers • Working knowledge of securing Linux servers and knowledge of Linux-based security scanning and monitoring tools. • A certificate relevant for a security analyst Skills: Information Security, Consulting, Event Management, Linux, Automation Experience: 3.00-8.00 Years