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Supervising Security Analyst - Cyber Triage and Forensics
Today’s world is fueled by vast amounts of information. Data is more valuable than ever before. Protecting data and information systems is central to doing business, and everyone in EY Information Security has a critical role to play. Join a global team of almost 950 people who collaborate to support the business of EY by protecting EY and client information assets! Our Information Security professionals enable EY to work securely and deliver secure products and services, as well as detect and quickly respond to security events as they happen. Together, the efforts of our dedicated team helps protect the EY brand and build client trust.
Within Information Security we blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and technology solutions as we consider the entire security lifecycle. You will join a team of hardworking, security-focused individuals dedicated to supporting, protecting and enabling the business through innovative, secure solutions that provide speed to market and business value.
The opportunity
The Senior Security Analyst in Cyber Defense CTF (Cyber Triage and Forensics) plays a
pivotal role in enhancing EY’s security posture by vigilantly monitoring, assessing, and managing incidents effectively. In collaboration with the team and leadership, to ensure strong security oversight and contribute to joint security monitoring and incident response initiatives.
Key duties include triage, detailed investigations, clear communication, and comprehensive reporting, all contributing to the integrity and resilience of the EY’s cyber defenses.
Essential Functions of the Job :
- You will work collaboratively to detect and respond to information security incidents, develop, maintain, and follow procedures for security event alerting, and participate in security investigations.
- Engage in proactive threat hunting and provide expert security assessments, utilizing EDR, SIEM, and other tools to understand and counteract the cybercrime landscape
- Communicate with IT stakeholders during incident response activities, ensuring effective containment, remediation, and accurate identification of compromise indicators
- Report on incident metrics, analyse findings, and develop reports to ensure comprehensive resolution and understanding of security events
- Act as an escalation point for incident response, shift lead, mentor junior team members, and contribute to team skill enhancement
- Analyse security events, provide feedback on security controls, and drive process improvements to strengthen the organization's security posture
- Maintain and improve security incident processes, protocols, and standard operating procedures to reflect best practices in security incident response
Skills and attributes for success
- Proficient in Cyber investigation including evidence management in line with best practices and using advanced tools for threat detection and incident management including advanced querying with KQL
- Proficient in analyzing varied data sets, identifying malware, and conducting comprehensive security event analysis from network traffic attributes and host-based attributes to detect information security incidents and latent threats.
- Proficient in conducting detailed forensic investigations across various operating systems, with a keen eye for obfuscation and the ability to clearly communicate findings
- In-depth understanding of Active Directory security, with strong scripting abilities to automate response measures and improve operational effectiveness
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (MCA/MTech/BTech/BCA/BSc CS or BSc IT)
- At least 7 years of overall experience with a minimum of 5 years specialized in incident response, computer forensics, and Security Operations.
- Proficiency in operating within a Security Monitoring/Security Operations Center (SOC) environment, including experience with CSIRT and CERT operations
- Demonstrated experience in investigating security events, threats, and vulnerabilities
- Strong understanding of electronic investigation and forensic methodologies, including log correlation, electronic data handling, investigative processes, and malware analysis
- In-depth knowledge of Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems, and experience with EDR solutions for threat detection and response
Ideally, you’ll also
- Desired certifications such as SSCP, CEH, GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, GSEC, GIAC, Security+.
- Experience with security incident response in cloud environments, including Azure.
- Knowledge of legal considerations in electronic discovery and analysis
- Proficiency in scripting or programming (e.g., Shell scripting, PowerShell, C, C#, Python)
- Solid understanding of security best practices for network architecture and server configuration
What we look for
- Demonstrates integrity in a professional environment
- Strong ethical behavior
- Ability to work independently
- Possesses a global mindset for working with diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Knowledgeable in industry-standard security incident response processes, procedures, and lifecycle
- Positive attitude and Excellent teaming skills
- Excellent social, communication, and writing skills
- Good presentation skills
- Excellent investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Supervising Responsibilities:
- Coordinate escalations and collaborate with internal technology teams to ensure timely resolution of issues
- Provide mentoring and training to other team members as required, supporting their development and ensuring consistent team performance
Other Requirements:
- Should be willing to work in shifts
What we offer
As part of this role, you will work in a highly coordinated, globally diverse team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
- Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a significant impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be accepted for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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