At least 10 years of technical experience in Information Security, System Administration, or Network Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in Information Security. Experience in Security Operations and Incident Response. Detailed practical knowledge of Internet protocols, firewalls, load balancers, routers, switches, intrusion detection/prevention systems. Ability to conduct multi-step breach and investigative analysis to trace the energetic activities associated with advanced threats. Knowledge of configuration of firewalls, load balancers, routers, and switches. Advanced knowledge and expertise of using SIEM technologies for event investigation. College degree in related field or equivalent work experience. Job Description
Serve as an escalation resource and mentor for other analysts
Perform investigation and escalation for complex or high severity security threats or incidents
Work with SIEM Engineering and other security partners developing and refining correlation rules
Work on complex tasks assigned by leadership,
which may involve coordination of effort among Level 1/2 analysts
Coordinate evidence/data gathering and documentation and review Security Incident reports
Assist in defining and driving strategic initiatives
Create and develop SOC processes and procedures working with Level 2 Analysts
Provide recommendations for improvements to Allstate’s Security Policy, Procedures, and Architecture based on operational insights
Define and assist in creation of operational and executive reports
Define tool requirements to improve SOC capabilities
Provide leadership and technical guidance in project planning, task definition, estimating, reporting, scheduling, documentation, and workflow.
Additional Information
Advanced event analysis leveraging SIEM tools
Advanced incident investigation and response skill set
Advanced log parsing and analysis skill set
Advanced knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, network layers, Ethernet, ARP, etc)
Advanced kno