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This role of Security Analyst - Incident Response will perform the computer incident response function of the Security team at Skillsoft. This analyst will work closely with the other teams across Skillsoft and help mature a constantly evolving computer network defense program. This analyst provides procedural expertise on a day-to-day basis and is responsible being responsive and timely in analyzing & responding to critical events.
OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
- Respond to threats within our corporate, production environments.
- Build, execute and refine on incident response plans, identify root cause and drive mitigations to prevent future occurrences.
- Gather, mentor and provide insights to team members in technical detection and response best practice.
- Identify and execute on projects that improve intrusion detection and incident response capabilities by collaborating with the security platform engineering team.
- Refine incident response procedures. Improve existing and create new investigation & remediation workflows - automation, context, and orchestration.
- Be a part of Skillsoft line of defense. We handle active security events and cutting-edge threats from a variety of sources, you will be part of a global cybersecurity team.
- Assist in mitigating future threats and closing gaps through analysis of recurring incident trends - maintain incident metrics and assist in reporting to leadership.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field required.
- Typically requires 4 - 6 years of experience in related field specifically In the areas of security Incident response and handling.
- Advanced understanding and experience in Incident Response and associated best practices.
- Good hands-on knowledge of Microsoft security tool stack and its implementation, preferably Microsoft Sentinel and Defender but not limited to the same.
- Good hands knowledge on threat detection, DLP and other security tools.
- Good hands-on knowledge DNS security tools, PAM tools.
- Good hands-on knowledge on the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and understanding the latest threat landscape, prepare use-case and develop them Into detection rules with security engineering team.
- Experience in identifying, analyzing, scoping, containing, and eradicating real-world threats.
- An understanding of the current threat landscape and adversary tactic, techniques, and procedures (TTP's).
- Strong cross-functional orchestration skills.
- The ability to lead through influence.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of enterprise-scale security technologies and capabilities to include SIEM, log analysis, incident case management, HIDS/NIDS, antivirus, full packet capture, malware analysis, firewall, remote forensics, user behavior analytics.
- Strong continuous process design and improvement skills.
- Knowledge of Linux, Windows, and OS X operating systems.
- Knowledge of network and host-based forensic methodologies.
- Good knowledge In handling tickets and operational activities.
- Ability to work in shifts as per the requirements of the team and organization.
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