- Incident Response : Monitor and analyze security event logs and alerts to detect potential incidents, and lead investigations for containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Root Cause Analysis : Perform in-depth analysis of sophisticated security incidents and targeted attacks across systems, networks, and code to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
- Security Automation : Enhance detection and response capabilities through automation, including fine-tuning alerts to reduce false positives and automating responses to repetitive incidents.
- Playbook Creation : Develop and maintain incident response playbooks for distinct types of security incidents, ensuring they align with current threats.
- Security Event Enrichment : Leverage IOCs, threat intelligence, and other data sources to enrich security events, improving detection accuracy and reducing incident response time.
- Collaboration : Work with security stakeholders and cross-functional teams to coordinate incident response efforts and improve overall security initiatives.
- Threat Hunting :
Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify potential malicious activities and mitigate emerging risks before they escalate.
- Vulnerability Management : Identify, assess, and prioritize vulnerabilities across systems, applications, and networks, and ensure effective remediation strategies.
- Vulnerability Scanning & Testing : Regularly conduct vulnerability scans, penetration tests, and risk assessments to uncover weaknesses in the security posture.
- Patch Management : Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure timely patching and remediation of vulnerabilities.
Required Experience:
- Education: Bachelors/Masters degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) workplace.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications such GCIA, GCIH, AWS Security Specialist or any other certification