Cyber Security Analyst - Octopus by RTG

Octopus by RTG is on a mission of connecting top notch ogranizations around the globe with top notch talents. We are currently looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join one of the biggest retail companies in Saudi Arabia (KSA).

What You Will Be Doing in the Role?

• Provide investigation for escalated security incidents.
• Check for false positive & duplicates.
• Provide communication and escalation throughout the incident per the CSIRT guidelines.
• Communicates directly with data asset owners and business response plan owners during high severity incidents.
• Hunting for suspicious anomalous activity based on data alerts or data outputs from various. toolsets.
• Perform analysis of log files to collect more contextual information in order to triage the security threat.
• Provide forensics analysis and investigation.
• Drives containment strategy during data loss or breach events.
• Triage and resolve advanced vector attacks such as botnets and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Works directly with data asset owners and business response plan owners during high severity incidents.
• Provide tuning recommendations to administrators based on findings during investigations or threat information reviews.
• Collect contextual information and pursue technical root cause analysis and attack method analysis.
• Make content determination to treat the alert as a security incident and assign a severity level.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

• The candidate must have extensive experience in incident handling and reporting (at least 3 years in a similar role).

• Professional certifications related to incident response is preferable.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of network security zones, Firewall configurations, IDS policies.

• Knowledge of systems communications from Layer 1 to 7.

• Experience with Systems Administration, Middleware, and Application Administration.

• Experience with Network and Network Security tools administration.

• In-depth experience with log search tools and usage of regular expressions.

• In-depth knowledge of packet capture and analysis.

• Experience with Security Assessment tools (NMAP, Nessus, Metasploit, Netcat).

• Ability to create a containment strategy and execute it.

What We Are Looking For?

• Robust knowledge of Cybersecurity regulations, standards and controls.

• Fluent in Cyber Incident Detection, Response and Management

• Strong understanding of ICT, including Hardware, Software and Networks.

• Expertise in preparing and analyzing Cybersecurity reports.

• Experience in ICT / Cybersecurity Audit / Compliance / Regulatory discussions Professional

• Certification: Security+, CCNA or CCNP – NSE4A

• collaborative team player who fosters a culture of continuous improvement and empowers team members to achieve their best.

• An individual with a strong commitment to quality, accountability, and ethical practices in project and change management.

• A candidate with a passion for mentoring and developing talent within the information and cyber security management functions.

• Fluent in Arabic and English languages