Junior Security Threat Analyst

SUMMARY

The Junior Security Threat Analyst GSOC supports the Arete Global Security Operation Center (GSOC) in all monitoring, detection, and response efforts for Managed Detection Response (MDR) clients.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Maintains the documentation repository and keep updating the process & procedure documents
• Develops relationships within immediate team
• Monitors and triages suspicious/malicious activity for all endpoints in EDR/XDR solutions and SIEM solutions majorly focus on low and medium severity incidents
• Escalates true positives to the GSOC Lead/clients directly by following the escalation process
• Maintains documentation for all GSOC procedures related to S1 deployment, support, and troubleshooting
• Documents indicators of compromise for confirmed malicious activity and ensuring delivery to the intel team as art of monitoring
• Generates and sends the weekly/monthly GSOC metrics reports
• Follows established procedures and methods to solve problems
• Provides first level of response to the service tickets raised by the clients in the shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE  

• Intermediate understanding of Windows and Unix Intervals
• Novice understanding of Information security
• Basic analysis techniques for reviewing large datasets
• Novice understanding of TCP/IP and OSI Model
• Basic understanding of the Incident Response Life Cycle (Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, Lesson Learned)
• Novice understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Ability to communicate in technical and non-technical terms, both oral and written

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's degree and 2-4 years related experience or Bachelor's Degree and 0-1 years related experience
• Basic security Certifications e.g. CEH, ITIL.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required personnel so classified. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual office working conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• No physical exertion required
• Travel within or outside of the state
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with Arete salary and benefit policy.

DECLARATION

The Arete Incident Response Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better. 

Arete Incident Response is an outstanding (and growing) company with a very dedicated, fun team. We offer competitive salaries, fully paid benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k) and the opportunity to work with some of the latest and greatest in the fast-growing cyber security industry.

 

 

When you join Arete…

You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses, and things connect with each other. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Arete is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Arete, where experience matters.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.