Tier 3 SOC Analyst in Johannesburg bei Logicalis

Stellenbeschreibung

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ROLE PURPOSE

The Security Operations Centre will provide defence against security breaches and actively isolate and mitigate security risks. The Tier 3 SOC Analyst forms part of the security operations centre SOC team. The SOC Team will identify, analyse, and react to cyber security threats using a reliable set of processes and security technologies. The SOC Team includes the SOC Manager, SIEM Platform Manager, Case Manager, Tier 1 SOC Analysts, Tier 3 SOC Analyst, and Security Analysts. They work with IT operational teams to address security incidents and

events quickly. The SOC Team will provide a critical layer of analysis needed to seek out any irregular activity that could suggest a security incident.

ROLE AND DELIVERY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The job role includes actively participating in the incident detection process as follows:

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of network, endpoint, threat intelligence, forensics and malware reverse Analysis, as well as the functioning of specific applications or underlying IT infrastructure
• Acts as an incident “hunter,” not waiting for escalated incidents
• Closely involved in developing, tuning, and implementing threat detection analytics
• Acts as the escalation for Tier 1 and 2 SOC Analysts
• Responds to and oversees the remediation of a declared security incident
• Completes the Root Cause Analysis Report for P1 to P4
• Provides guidance to Tier 1 and 2 SOC Analysts
• Act as Team Leader of Tier 1 and 2 SOC Analysts
• Uses threat intelligence such as updated rules and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) to pinpoint affected systems and the extent of the attack
• Monitors shift-related metrics ensuring applicable reporting is gathered and disseminated to the SOC Manager
• Make recommendations to the SOC Manager
• Oversees the analysis on running processes and configs on affected systems

• Undertakes in-depth threat intelligence analysis to find the perpetrator, the type of attack, and the data or systems impacted
• Oversees the containment and recovery
• Oversees the deep-dive incident analysis by correlating data from various sources
• Validates if a critical system or data set has been impacted
• Provides support for analytic methods for detecting threats
• Conducts advanced triage based on defined run books of alerts
• Undertakes threat intelligence research if need be
• Validates false positives, policy violations, intrusion attempts, security threats and potential compromises
• Undertakes security incident triage to provide necessary context prior to escalating to relevant Security Specialists to perform deeper analysis when necessary
• Further analyses alarms by method e.g. credentials compromised and by asset class
• Based on the correlation rules and alarms within the SIEM and run books, further analyses anomaly tactic using the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Analyses event and process metadata in real-time or retrospectively, and identify suspicious files/scripts seen for the first time
• Closes tickets in the SIEM platform – this would be automatically created into Service Now
• Manages security incidents using the SIEM platform and defined operational procedures
• Performs a further investigation of potential incidents, and escalate or close events as applicable
• Validates investigation results, ensuring relevant details are passed on to Tier 2 SOC Level 2 for further event analysis
• Closes out deeper analysis and review activities
• Assist senior SOC staff with operational responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

KPI’s

• SIEM Security Appliance Operations Management
• Support and Administration
• Policy Management
• Platform Monitoring
• Standard Reporting
• Service Level Management
• Various Security platforms administration and configuration, policy configuration
• Security platforms with SIEM integration and participate in the security incident and event investigations and remediation
• Ensure IT policies are met with regards to data security and Integrity
• Ensure IT policies are met with regards to network security

PERSON REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

• Strong knowledge and experience working with SIEM Solutions, QRadar, McAfee ESM, Azure Sentinel
• Proven experience with Office 365, Active Directory, SQL, Azure and Microsoft Exchange.
• Strong knowledge and experience working with Linux Operating systems
• Good knowledge and experience of TCP/ IP networks including LAN and various WAN technologies including Wireless
• Good experience working with Mimecast
• Good experience working Cofense Phisme
• Good experience working with Nessus or Qualys
• Good understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Good understanding of the ITIL Framework.
• Brilliant with a support ticketing system and experience in meeting SLA targets.
• Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain National Security Clearance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12
• SIEM Technology certification
• ITIL Foundation qualification
• Degree or Diploma in Computer Technology
• CompTIA A+, N+ S+
• CompTIA CySa and CASP+ advantageous

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience, specifically data interpretation
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure
• A high command of the English language both written and verbal is essential.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Attention to detail
• Punctuality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing priorities with promptness, efficiency, and ease
• Possess proficient analytical and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated capacity for gathering and scrutinizing data to identify issues, opportunities, and patterns
• Proficient relationship building skills – predict customer behavior and respond accordingly
• A strong service-oriented (‘can-do’) culture, with a strong focus on the ‘internal customer’ approach, committed to exceeding customer expectations
• Good communicator with the customer environment
• Dynamic but aware of the views and feelings of others
• Able to operate as a good team player
• Drive and Energy
• Demonstrate clear purpose, enthusiasm, and commitment