Junior SOC Analyst

The Opportunity

Currently we are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst (SOC Analyst) to join the EY Romania team and perform real-time cybersecurity monitoring, triage of security alerts, along with investigation and response to security incidents.

You will be part of a high-functioning team, who work together cohesively and effectively to achieve our and our clients goals and objectives. Trust and respect are our core values, we embrace diversity and inclusion and foster a learning culture, to continuously improve both individually and as a team.

Your key responsibilities

• Monitor customer security tools and platforms in real-time to identify anomalous activity
• Perform investigation of alerts based on SOPs and playbooks, leveraging security tools such as XDR, SOAR, SIEM, Email Security, Sandbox
• Perform IOC Sweeps based on reports from Threat Intelligence / Threat Hunters
• Engaging in conversations with associates or stakeholders in order to obtain additional details on the reported cases, escalating to higher tier based on our playbooks / SOPs or upon need
• Adhere to approved SOC documentation e.g., processes and procedures.

Skills and attributes for success

• Team player, focused on winning together
• Very good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Well-organized and able to plan and prioritize work

• Eager to come with new ideas and having an innovative mindset

• Highly motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Preferably a degree in Engineering / Technical field or equivalent
• Understanding of technologies and solutions utilized in cybersecurity and networks (XDR, SIEM, SOAR, Firewalls, IAM, IDS/IPS, End Point Protection, Threat Management/Intelligence.)
• Understanding of Intrusion Detection concepts and Information Security Defense
• Knowledge of current hacking techniques, vulnerability disclosures, data breach incidents, and security analysis techniques
• Thorough understanding of OSI | TCP/IP
• Understanding of basic IDS / IPS rules to identify and/or prevent malicious activity
• Professional proficiency in English, especially in technical writing and oral communication skills

What we look for

More than anything, we`re interested in people with the right attitude for the job!

That`s naturally entrepreneurial people that feed on the energy of a thriving global team. You`ll need a balance of technical and analytical skills, a creative approach to work and strong communcation skills. Put simply, if you`ve got big ideas on how we can do better, as well as the confidence to voice them, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

• Skills development in the cybersecurity domain
• At EY, you`ll learn A LOT through experience, on a variety of projects for a diverse range of BIG clients.
• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.
• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work.
• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage.
• Free access to Udemy, EY Badges
• Bookster library
• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)
• Life & accident insurance
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better.

Join us in building a better working world.

Apply now.

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