Threat analyst I On-site, Bangalore
Bangalore
Optiv
Optiv manages cyber risk so you can secure your full potential. Cybersecurity advisory services and solutions. Powered by the best minds in cyber.The Threat Analyst will provide intrusion/incident monitoring and detection utilizing customer provided data sources, audit and monitoring tools at enterprise level.Threat Analyst is required to be flexible and adapt to change quickly. The Threat Analyst will work closely with our Senior Threat Analyst to service customers through our Managed Detection and Response offering.
How you’ll make an impact
Three or more years of full-time professional experience in the Information Security field
Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Managed Security Service(MSS), or enterprise network environment
Excellent time management, reporting, and communication skills
Ability to generate comprehensive written reports and recommendations
Write professional emails
Coaching and training experience
Previous experience as a point of escalation in a technical environment
Customer interactions and creation of executive presentations
Understanding of contemporary security architectures/devices such as firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, remote access technologies, anti-malware, SIEM, and AV
Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and ask probing questions to find the root cause or a problem
What we’re looking for
Queue management
IDS monitoring/analysis with tools such as Sourcefire and Snort
Experience with SIEM platforms preferred (Q Radar, Log Rhythm, McAfee/Nitro, Arc Sight, Splunk) a plus
Familiarity with web based attacks and the OWASP Top 10 at a minimum
Attack vectors and exploitation
Mitigation
Direct (E.g. SQL Injection) versus indirect (E.g. cross-site scripting) 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
Anti-Virus (AV) and Host Based Intrusion Prevention (HIPS)
Experience in monitoring at least one commercial AV solution such as (but not limited to) McAfee/Intel, Symantec, Sophos or Trend Micro
Ability to identify common false positives and make suggestions on tuning
Malware
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”
Experience with malware protection tools such as FireEye a plus.
Understanding of malware mitigation controls in an enterprise environment.
Network Based Attacks / System Based Attacks
Denial of Service Attacks
HTTP Based DoS Attacks
Network Based DoS Attacks
Brute force attacks
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 framework
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 (EEO). All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Active Directory CVSS Exploit Firewalls IDS Intrusion prevention Malware Monitoring OWASP Privacy SANS Scripting SIEM Snort SOC Sourcefire Splunk SQL SQL injection Windows XSS
Perks/benefits: Career development Flex hours
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