Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

In this role, you will join IBM Security Services which is a division of IBM Consulting, responsible for delivering security services to its large global customers, alongside major digital transformation projects in the application and cloud domains.

You will join a team of 20+ Security Analysts who are looking after to monitor, detect and respond to cyber threats.

Your Role and Responsibilities

You will be responsible to

• Monitor and investigate security events and incidents using established processes and procedures

• Conduct in-depth analysis of security events and incidents escalated by Level 1 Security Analysts or reported by the customer

• Categorize incidents following established processes and procedures

• Provide recommendations regarding containment and eradication strategies for security incidents

• Create and update incident logs, ensuring accurate and thorough documentation

• Prepare lessons learned reports to enhance incident response processes

• Mentor and support Tier-1 security analysts, share expertise

• Adhere to strict Service Level Agreements to ensure timely response and resolution of security incidents

Please note that Senior Analysts provide service in 24/7. The position is in a 12-hr shift rotation which includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 2+ years of experience in working as a Security Analyst in a Security Operations Center

• Extensive experience with all phases of incident response

• Extensive experience in the inner-workings of Operating systems (Windows and Linux-based)

• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies and best practices

• Experience working with Splunk

• Deep understanding of Cyber Security frameworks (e.g. MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, etc.)

• Demonstrated understanding of threat landscapes, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities

• Experience in programming and/or scripting languages

• Experience managing and prioritizing large volume of alerts

• Practical experience in Information Security concepts and technology

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Willingness to work in 12h long shifts

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification

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