Cyber Security Incident Response Specialist @MMCTech

Company:

MMC Corporate

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Global Cyber Defense team at Marsh McLennan.

This role will be based in our Security Operations Center (SOC) as part of Cluj Tech Hub.
Marsh McLennan (MMC) has established its EMEA Technology Hub in Cluj, Romania, reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. This hub is central to our digital strategy, addressing emerging challenges and enhancing service delivery through advanced technology solutions that empower our clients and promote sustainable growth.

As a Cyber Security Incident Response Specialist, you will play a crucial role in analyzing security event data and responding to incidents, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization.

 

What can you expect?

 

• We are looking for someone to join and grow in our Security Operations Center (SOC) in a technical analyst role on various daytime business hours shifts. (M-F, Sun-Thu, Tue-Sat)

• As an Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing security event data, assessing the potential impact of events, and creating recommendations to defend against emerging threats. You will follow security events through the triage and response lifecycle and document all processes in a centralized knowledgebase.

• In this role, you will participate in ongoing security incidents and continuous SOC initiatives, such as new content development and enrichment.

• Additionally, you will collaborate across multiple teams on various efforts to continue to strengthen the security posture of Marsh & McLennan Companies..

 

What is in it for you?

 

• Be able to work with a global team with a company with a strong brand and strong results to match.

• Be part of an organization with a culture of internal mobility, collaboration, valued partnership from the business and drive for innovation in data & analytics, including the latest AI technology

• Grow your career with direct exposure to Senior Technologists, Business Leaders, and Employee Resource Groups which provide access relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations.

We will count on you to:

 

• Analyzing network traffic, endpoint security events, and other various log sources to identify threats, assess potential impact, and recommend mitigations

• Supporting other security functions and teams to ensure the holistic implementation of security controls, technologies, practices, and programs

• Contributing to the development and improvement of response processes, documentation, tool configurations, and detection logic

• Assisting in additional Security Operation Center initiatives, including playbook development and documentation, new rule creation, and tool evaluations

• Maintaining an operational knowledge of global threat trends, known threat actors, common tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and emerging security technologies

• Collaborating on Security Operation Center team training opportunities and other cross training opportunities

• Operating as a subject matter expert on various security topics across multiple domains

• Supporting 24x7 operations by assisting in ongoing incidents during non-standard hours;

 

What you need to have?

 

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science (CS), Computer Information Systems (CIS), other related degrees, or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of information security experience and/or 2-4 years of experience in security analysis in a non-security focused role

• Excellent critical thinking skills, with proven analytical expertise and the ability to learn adaptively

• Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Demonstrated experience with security technologies and alerts, such as intrusion prevention and detection systems, web proxies, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, firewalls, web application scanner, vulnerability scanners, forensics tools, open-source tools, or other security technologies

• Knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Network Operations and Architecture, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management, Programming, Cloud Computing, Databases, or Cryptography

 

What makes you stand out?

 

• Ability to operate independently in a dynamic, evolving environment with multiple inputs and tasks simultaneously

• Knowledge of common attacks, current threats, threat actors, and industry trends

• Familiarity with common security frameworks and models, such as MITRE ATT&CK, Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain, The Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis and NIST Cybersecurity Framework

• Professional or technical certifications, such as Security+, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or other related certifications

 

Why join our team?

 

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders;

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues, clients, and communities;

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being;

• A yearly budget and the opportunity to build your flexible benefits package (up to 20% of your annual salary);

• 30+ days off (25 legal days off, 1 extra day off on your birthday, public holiday replacement days, extra buy/sell from your benefits budget);

• Performance Bonus scheme;

• Matching charity contributions, charity days off, and the Pay it Forward charity challenge;

• Core benefits - Pension, Life and Medical Insurance, Meal Vouchers, Travel Insurance;

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.