Information Security Analyst

About the Role:

The Security Operation Logging Engineers own security detection initiatives related to security of Gen. They work to improve the coverage and usability of security-data of our systems. They work very closely with the Incident Response Team and share findings proactively. 
 

Junior Security Operations Logging Engineer Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior engineers to contribute to the architectural direction, administration, and maintenance of the SIEM solution. 
• Assist in the documentation of SIEM processes, procedures, and best practices. 
• Aid in the creation and maintenance of integrations and solutions for log collection, aggregation, indexing, and search. 
• Assist in managing the implementation of log-related solutions into operational workflows. 
• Utilize the log ingestion platform to support security analytics, aiding in the identification of attack tactics, techniques, and patterns. 
• Work under the guidance of senior engineers in conducting incident response investigations. 
• Assist in collecting and reviewing security logs from various systems, including cloud providers, GitLab, operating systems, and third-party applications. 
• Learn to ensure compliance with internal policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. 
• Collaborate with the team to contribute to the creation of runbooks, assisting in documenting operational procedures. 
• Participate in written and verbal communication, learning to effectively convey technical details within the team. 

Junior Security Operations Logging Engineer Requirements:

• Familiarity with the SOC’s systems usage and navigation. 
• Interest in learning and growing in the field of the SOC. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with a willingness to learn from team members. 
• A degree in a related field (computer science, cybersecurity, information technology) or relevant certifications is a plus. 
• Exposure to Windows and Linux operating system fundamentals. 
• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts (Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure experience is a plus). 
• Enthusiasm for security principles and a desire to build a career in the security field. 

Ability to work effectively in a team, contribute ideas, and learn from experienced engineers. 

As a Junior Security Logging Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to learn and contribute to Gen's security initiatives while building a strong foundation in security engineering. This role provides a supportive environment for your growth within the realm of security log management and analysis. 

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws. 

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.