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Sr. Threat Analyst

Optiv

Full-time
USA
analyst
infosec
security
communication
reporting
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The Sr. Threat Analyst will provide intrusion/incident monitoring and detection utilizing customer provided data sources, audit and monitoring tools at both the government and enterprise level. A Sr. Threat Analyst is required to be flexible and adapt to change quickly, provide guidance and mentoring to junior analysts, and be a point of contact and or escalation for identified security issues.  The Sr. Threat Analyst will work closely with different teams within Optiv and directly with clients as part of our Managed Detection and Response offering.

How you’ll make an impact:

  • High level professional writing experience regarding documenting and reporting on potential security incidents identified in customer environments and timeline of events.

  • Provide triage, analysis, and escalation on various security technologies including, but not limited to SIEM, EDR, and UEBA security platforms from various log sources such as anti-virus, content filtering/reporting, malware prevention, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, web application firewalls, messaging security platforms, vulnerability scanners etc.

  • Act as a coordinator for security events that require urgent response, containment, and remediation. 

  • Work with partners to maintain an understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits that could impact systems, networks, and assets

  • Perform knowledge transfers, document, and triage client’s issues regarding mitigation of identified threats

  • Provide ongoing recommendations customers on best practices

  • Actively research current threats and attack vectors being exploited in the wild

  • Actively work with junior analysts and perform investigations on escalations

  • Ability to discuss security posture with multiple clients and make recommendations to better their holistic security approach

  • Act as lead during assigned shifts

  • Maintain and develop SOP’s and KB’s

What we’re looking for:

  • 5 or more years full-time professional experience in the Information Security field

  • 3 or more years investigating and or troubleshooting enterprise level networks and systems in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Managed Security Service (MSS), or enterprise network environment as a point of escalation.

  • Excellent time management, reporting, communication skills, and ability to prioritize work

  • Coaching and training experience

  • Ability to create, maintain, and deliver training to the rest of the team

  • Data analysis using SIEM, Database tools, SOAR Tools, and other reporting systems.

  • Previous experience as a point of escalation in a technical environment

  • Previous experience in dealing with clients in both normal operations for executive presentations and handle client escalations as a point of contact.

  • Experience with SIEM/EDR/UEBA platforms preferred (QRadar, LogRhythm Splunk, Exabeam, Sentinel, Crowdstrike, SentinelOne, Defender for Endpoint) a plus.

  • Ability to generate comprehensive written reports and recommendations

  • Write professional emails

  • Previous experience as a point of escalation in a technical environment

  • Customer interactions and working through various issues

  • Ability to maintain content within SIEM environments and make recommendations to clients to better their visibility.

  • Experience with the following attacks: Web Based Attacks and the OWASP Top 10, Network Based DoS, Brute force, HTTP Based DoS, Denial of Service, Network Based / System Based Attacks.

  • Familiarity with SANS top 20 critical security controls

  • Understand the foundations of enterprise Windows security including Active Directory, Windows security architecture and terminology, Privilege escalation techniques, Common mitigation controls and system hardening.

  • Ability to identify common false positives and make suggestions on tuning.

  • Understanding of root causes of malware and proactive mitigation

  • Propagation of malware in enterprise environments

  • Familiarity with web-based exploit kits and the methods employed by web-based exploit kits.

  • Familiarity with concepts associated with Advanced Persistent Threats and “targeted malware.”

  • Covert channels, egress, and data exfiltration techniques

  • Familiarity with vulnerability scoring systems such as CVSS.

  • Basic understanding of vulnerability assessment tools such as vulnerability scanners and exploitation frameworks

  • Base knowledge of contemporary security architectures/devices such as firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, remote access technologies, anti-malware, SIEM, and AV

  • Ability to work customer’s environments to report on critical security events

  • Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and ask probing questions to find the root cause or a problem

What you can expect from Optiv

  • A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.

  • Work/life balance

  • Professional training resources

  • Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects

  • Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.

  • The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities.  For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time.

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Sr. Threat Analyst

Optiv
The job listing has expired. Unfortunately, the hiring company is no longer accepting new applications.

To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Consulting jobs

The Sr. Threat Analyst will provide intrusion/incident monitoring and detection utilizing customer provided data sources, audit and monitoring tools at both the government and enterprise level. A Sr. Threat Analyst is required to be flexible and adapt to change quickly, provide guidance and mentoring to junior analysts, and be a point of contact and or escalation for identified security issues.  The Sr. Threat Analyst will work closely with different teams within Optiv and directly with clients as part of our Managed Detection and Response offering.

How you’ll make an impact:

  • High level professional writing experience regarding documenting and reporting on potential security incidents identified in customer environments and timeline of events.

  • Provide triage, analysis, and escalation on various security technologies including, but not limited to SIEM, EDR, and UEBA security platforms from various log sources such as anti-virus, content filtering/reporting, malware prevention, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, web application firewalls, messaging security platforms, vulnerability scanners etc.

  • Act as a coordinator for security events that require urgent response, containment, and remediation. 

  • Work with partners to maintain an understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits that could impact systems, networks, and assets

  • Perform knowledge transfers, document, and triage client’s issues regarding mitigation of identified threats

  • Provide ongoing recommendations customers on best practices

  • Actively research current threats and attack vectors being exploited in the wild

  • Actively work with junior analysts and perform investigations on escalations

  • Ability to discuss security posture with multiple clients and make recommendations to better their holistic security approach

  • Act as lead during assigned shifts

  • Maintain and develop SOP’s and KB’s

What we’re looking for:

  • 5 or more years full-time professional experience in the Information Security field

  • 3 or more years investigating and or troubleshooting enterprise level networks and systems in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Managed Security Service (MSS), or enterprise network environment as a point of escalation.

  • Excellent time management, reporting, communication skills, and ability to prioritize work

  • Coaching and training experience

  • Ability to create, maintain, and deliver training to the rest of the team

  • Data analysis using SIEM, Database tools, SOAR Tools, and other reporting systems.

  • Previous experience as a point of escalation in a technical environment

  • Previous experience in dealing with clients in both normal operations for executive presentations and handle client escalations as a point of contact.

  • Experience with SIEM/EDR/UEBA platforms preferred (QRadar, LogRhythm Splunk, Exabeam, Sentinel, Crowdstrike, SentinelOne, Defender for Endpoint) a plus.

  • Ability to generate comprehensive written reports and recommendations

  • Write professional emails

  • Previous experience as a point of escalation in a technical environment

  • Customer interactions and working through various issues

  • Ability to maintain content within SIEM environments and make recommendations to clients to better their visibility.

  • Experience with the following attacks: Web Based Attacks and the OWASP Top 10, Network Based DoS, Brute force, HTTP Based DoS, Denial of Service, Network Based / System Based Attacks.

  • Familiarity with SANS top 20 critical security controls

  • Understand the foundations of enterprise Windows security including Active Directory, Windows security architecture and terminology, Privilege escalation techniques, Common mitigation controls and system hardening.

  • Ability to identify common false positives and make suggestions on tuning.

  • Understanding of root causes of malware and proactive mitigation

  • Propagation of malware in enterprise environments

  • Familiarity with web-based exploit kits and the methods employed by web-based exploit kits.

  • Familiarity with concepts associated with Advanced Persistent Threats and “targeted malware.”

  • Covert channels, egress, and data exfiltration techniques

  • Familiarity with vulnerability scoring systems such as CVSS.

  • Basic understanding of vulnerability assessment tools such as vulnerability scanners and exploitation frameworks

  • Base knowledge of contemporary security architectures/devices such as firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, remote access technologies, anti-malware, SIEM, and AV

  • Ability to work customer’s environments to report on critical security events

  • Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and ask probing questions to find the root cause or a problem

What you can expect from Optiv

  • A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.

  • Work/life balance

  • Professional training resources

  • Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects

  • Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.

  • The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities.  For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time.

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