Security Operations Analyst

Brinks Home™ is a leader in the smart security industry, protecting over one million people across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Our platinum-grade protection is backed by award-winning customer service and expertly trained professionals.  We strive for the highest standards for our customers while fostering a positive work environment for our employees. We create a culture that fosters innovation, celebrates creativity, and encourages authenticity. Join us and be part of a collaborative team that is relentless in our pursuit of security for life.  Position Overview:  We are currently seeking a determined and dynamic Interim Security Operations Analyst who embodies our core values: Service, Accountability, Customer Focus, Growth, and Integrity.  The Security Operations Analyst is part of the Cybersecurity team and is responsible for identifying and assessing cybersecurity events for the protection of critical network infrastructure and systems across the enterprise.  The analyst is also part of the incident response team and leads threat hunting activities when needed to contest malicious actors and disrupt the effects they wish to achieve. Key Responsibilities: 

• Review security events from a variety of sources and tools, correlate activity, prioritize security alerts according to the risks they pose to the company. 
• Monitor security instrumentation and event management (SIEM) tools for malicious activity.  Coordinate with MSSPs on proper assessment and response. 
• Communicate status and findings to other analysts and leadership. 
• Escalate security incidents according to approved response plans, processes, and procedures. 
• Assist with triage, containment, remediation, and detailed post-event analysis of security incidents. 
• Drive threat hunting initiatives as needed. 
• Provide feedback to other security analysts and architects about the configuration and performance of security tools in the operating environment. 
• Stay current with modern threats and leverage threat intelligence on an ongoing basis to improve detection and response activities. 
• Assist in developing and updating internal operating policies, procedures, and standards. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience required. 
• Experience using endpoint protection tools for security event analysis, correlation, and risk-based response. 
• Capable of analyzing log files, network packets, and other system information gathered from multiple sources throughout the environment. 
• Familiar with reverse engineering principles, malware, and rootkits. 
• Working knowledge of concepts including IDS/IPS, DDoS protection, firewalls, proxies and other network security architectures. 
• Understanding of DNS configuration and Microsoft-based platforms including active directory. 
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, ISO, PCI DSS. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.  
• Excellent interpersonal, written, communication, and organizational skills. 
• The ability to translate technical language into business terms. 
• Experience with Office 365 and Defender Advance Threat Protection (ATP) preferred. 
• GCIH, ECIH or similar certification preferred. 

 Benefits: 

• Brinks Home recognizes the value of benefits for you and your family, so we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Employer Match, Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays, HSA/FSA, Life & AD&D Insurance, Disability Coverage, Maternity/Parental Leave, Mental & Physical Health Benefits, Employee Resource Groups, Volunteer Hours, Discounted Equipment & Monitoring, and Employee Referral Program
• To learn more about our company culture and career opportunities, please visit our LinkedIn and Career Page.

Brinks Home provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #equalopportunityemployer #veteranfriendly