Job Opportunities in Ireland

Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Cyber Monitoring and Response Team)

Role Description

Role Objectives

• Act as a core member of the SOC including Cyber Monitoring & Response
• Analyse security alerts and respond to security events and incidents.
• Maintain and update monitoring & response playbooks.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting.
• Develop expertise in our monitoring systems and technology and support Threat Detection team developing new detection ideas.
• Test new adversary TTPs and our ability to detect and respond to them.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, work hand in hand with Security Automation team to automate and improve our response processes.
• Assist in the implementation and ongoing support of security systems.
• Execute tasks or support projects to enhance team’s capabilities.
• Follow standards for security excellence within the SOC.
• Bring a positive outlook and seek to motivate and inspire your fellow team members.

Role Objectives: Expertise

• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of cyber security best practices, risk vectors, mitigation techniques and protection software. Display knowledge of network security concepts and tools such as firewalls, proxy servers, email security and suspicious traffic flows. Exhibit analytical ability in incident response. Show ability to convey cyber security polices and concepts to employees and understand security best practices.
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT@CK Cyber Kill Chain and similar frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of security controls related to the detection, analysis, and response (SIEM, EDR, NDR, XDR, UEBA).
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux systems, Active Directory, Cloud technologies.

Qualifications and Skills

• 4+ years of experience in cyber security experience required, ideally in a SOC, DFIR, or CSIRT role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience in documenting their work to a high level.
• Professional Certifications an advantage but not essential if have requisite role knowledge, GCIH, GNFA, GFCA, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), OSCP, CISSP or similar certifications a plus.
• Must be self-directed with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task and remain productive in a service-driven and results oriented environment.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.