Security Engineer, GSOC

SUMMARY

The Security Engineer GSOC is responsible for all aspects of onboarding and troubleshooting for SentinelOne and AlienVault for all MDR engagements.

The Security Engineer GSOC provides onboarding support, SentinelOne agent installation, troubleshooting the issues if any, sensor deployments in AlienVault and deployment of other components in SIEM solutions, log source onboarding in SIEM, and related activities for all active engagements. The Security Engineer GSOC supports overall implementation by providing necessary support for current matters. The Security Engineer GSOC role takes direction on what is needed regarding all aspects of SentinelOne and AlienVault for the engagements. The Security Engineer GSOC works with the MDR team to support SentinelOne installations, interoperability issues, exclusions, whitelisting, and overall troubleshooting. The Security Engineer GSOC ensures that SentinelOne is deployed to a client’s environment they are fully protected by it and clients opting for SIEM solutions are aptly covered from security standpoint.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Communicates with the client to initiate the onboarding.

· Prepares and shares the network prerequisites and SentinelOne packages

· Ensures all required details are in place before an activity is started

· Handles all SentinelOne-related inquiries and tasks for their assigned projects

· Documents SOP and procedures related to common client inquiries related to SentinelOne deployment, support, and troubleshooting

· Provides resolution for onboarding/performance-related issues to MDR team or engages directly with the client with guidance

· Provides daily reports on SentinelOne deployment status

· Provides technical training and acclimation for clients to familiarize themselves with the S1 interface and functionalities

· Drives all AlienVault deployments with customers

· Understands the architecture, deploys the sensors, and prepares the log baseline for assets in scope for log collection

· Ensures ingested logs are parsed properly and alarms are getting triggered as expected

· Develops custom parsers for applications to onboard them to SIEM solutions

· May perform other duties as assigned by management

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

· Working understanding of API queries

· Working understanding of scripting

· Working understanding of developing PowerShell scripts and writing batch files for ad hoc requirements

· General understanding of Windows and Unix Intervals

· Working understanding of information security.

· Thorough understanding of analysis techniques for reviewing large datasets

· Working understanding of TCP/IP and OSI Model

· Thorough understanding of the Incident Response Life Cycle (Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, Lesson Learned)

· Working understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework

· Ability to communicate in both technical and non-technical terms both oral and written

· General understanding of:

o Network Security Monitoring (NSM), network traffic analysis, and log analysis

o Penetration Testing / Vulnerability Scanning

· Thorough understanding of enterprise security controls in Active Directory / Windows environments

· Experience with hands-on penetration testing against Windows, Unix, or web application targets

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· Associate's degree and 6-8 years of IT security-related experience or Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years related experience

· Current or previous experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) toolsets

· SOC/CIRT team experience

· Applied knowledge in at least one scripting or development language (such as Python), preferred

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.

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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.