SOC Analyst

Ensign is hiring !

Responsibilities

· Act as Incident first responder for a 24/7 staffed SOC

· Perform security monitoring, vulnerability management, data loss / policy violation prevention and threat hunting

· Monitor security sensors and review logs to identify network anomalies or intrusions

· Provide analysis from monitoring, research and assessment of security log data from a large number of heterogeneous security devices

· Escalate security incidents using established policies and procedures in a timely manner

· Liaise with Ensign customers on security intrusions, identifying root cause and recommend mitigation step(s)/ remedial action(s)

· Perform initial analysis of security events, network traffic, and logs

· Assist with the development of incident response plans, workflows, and SOPs

· Work directly with threat intelligence analysts to convert intelligence into useful detection

· Monitoring the Managed Endpoint and Detection Response (MDR) platforms and performing analysis for notifications

· Performing Response action on Managed Endpoint and Detection Response (MDR) platforms based on standardize workflow and agreement with clients.

· Act as a liaison party for configured alerts to monitor performance of security sensors and tools

· Fulfil Change Requests, Service Requests and respond to internal / external enquiries with regards to Incident Management

Requirements

· Diploma/Degree in Information System/Information Security from a recognized institution

· 1 year of working experience in networking environment

· Basic, yet sound knowledge of network routing and switching fundamentals to include knowledge of Multiprotocol Layer Switching (MPLS)

· Basic, yet sound technical understanding of operating systems, network architecture and design

· Basic, yet sound knowledge of encryption, key management and cryptology

· Proven ability to plan and prioritize work, both their own and that of project team

· Sound understanding of organizational issues and challenges. Able to work effectively with participants at all levels in an organization

· Ability to analyze problems and determine root causes, generating alternatives, evaluating and selecting alternatives and implementing solutions

· Possess excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate to teammates as well as technical and executive level staff

Preferred Skills /Qualities

· Professional information technology/security certifications such as ITIL, CCNA and CEH will be preferred but related qualification (i.e. GCIA, CISSP etc.) will be an advantage

Other Special Working Conditions

· Able to perform 12-hour shift duties (2 days’ work with 2 off-days). Working hours: AM - 8:30am to 8:30pm; PM - 8:30pm to 8:30am. Shift patterns and duration may vary from time to time