Senior Specialist, Cyber Security Incident Response

Company:

MMC Corporate

Description:

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join and grow our Security Operations Center (SOC) in a technical analyst role on the Sunday – Thursday business hours shift. As an Analyst, you will play a crucial role in analyzing security event data, assessing potential impacts, and creating recommendations to defend against emerging threats. You will follow security events through the triage and response lifecycle and document all processes in a centralized knowledge base. This position involves collaboration across multiple teams to strengthen the security posture of Marsh & McLennan Companies.

Senior Specialist, Cyber Security Incident Response

We will count on you to:

• Analyze network traffic, endpoint security events, and various log sources to identify threats, assess potential impacts, and recommend mitigations.

• Support other security functions to ensure the holistic implementation of security controls, technologies, practices, and programs.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of response processes, documentation, tool configurations, and detection logic.

• Assist in SOC initiatives, including playbook development, new rule creation, and tool evaluations.

• Maintain operational knowledge of global threat trends, known threat actors, and emerging security technologies.

What you need to have:

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science (CS), Computer Information Systems (CIS), or related fields, or equivalent experience.

• 2+ years of information security experience and/or 2-4 years in security analysis in a non-security focused role.

• Excellent critical thinking skills with proven analytical expertise and the ability to learn adaptively.

• Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, capable of conveying security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience with security technologies and alerts, such as intrusion prevention and detection systems, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, firewalls, and vulnerability scanners.

What makes you stand out:

• Knowledge in one or more domains: Network Operations and Architecture, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management, Programming, Cloud Computing, Databases, or Cryptography.

• Familiarity with common security frameworks and models, such as MITRE ATT&CK, Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

• Professional or technical certifications, such as Security+, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

• Ability to operate independently in a dynamic, evolving environment with multiple inputs and tasks simultaneously.

• Knowledge of common attacks, current threats, threat actors, and industry trends.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $124,800 to $249,600.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.