Cyber Security Specialist (Proxy Firewalls, and IPS/IDS) - HYBRID - Addison, TX

Req ID: 301467 

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We are currently seeking a Cyber Security Specialist (Proxy Firewalls, and IPS/IDS) - HYBRID - Addison, TX to join our team in Addison, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

The Threat Hunter, Advanced Security Analytics is a member of a team who proactively manages IT security on behalf of customers to reduce the impact of security incidents and system compromises. The successful candidate will provide security monitoring, level 2 and 3 event analysis, and countermeasure proposals. This position requires shift work in a 8/5 environment during US business hours and after-hours work may be required.

Position’s Responsibilities:

- Leads the Cyber Threat Hunt function with SOC Analysts, Incident Responders and Threat Managers

- Conduct threat hunting and analysis using various toolsets based on intelligence gathered

- Actively hunt for Indicators of Compromise (IOC) and APT Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) in the network and in the host as necessary

- Search network flow, PCAP, logs, and sensors for evidence of cyber-attack patterns, and hunt for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT)

- Create detailed Incident Reports and contribute to lessons learned in collaboration with the appropriate team

- Analyze network perimeter data, flow, packet filtering, proxy firewalls, and IPS/IDS to create and implement a concrete plan of action to harden the defensive posture

- Monitor open source and commercial threat intelligence for IOCs, new vulnerabilities, software weaknesses, and other attacker TTPs

- Provides guidance to contracted subordinates within the latitude of established policies

- Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s)

- Methodically examine all collected windows/linux host data for evidence of intrusion, malware, or unauthorized activity

- Directly support the provide incident response support for critical security incidents as they arise

- Familiarity with offensive strategies and assessment methodology

- Work/Assist SIEM Admin team to create new use cases and provide them with all the required details

- Ability to perform general office requirements

- Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

**The Expected Schedule for this Position is: Monday- Friday, 8am - 5pm CST. The expectations is to work a minimum of 3 days in the office. (typically Tues, Wed, Thurs.'s). Being onsite at the client's location in Addison, TX is required. 

Role Requirements:

• • 8+ years overall of Cyber Security -Related experience
  • 6+ years of SIEM, or SOC experience (ideally Securonix and/or similar Splunk)
  • Azure Defender experience is required
  • Must have Endpoint Detection Response (EDR) Tool knowledge and experience ( ie. Darktrace, CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, and/or Sentinel One, etc)
  • Must have experience conducting in-depth forensic analytical studies and/or investigations
  • Must have client facing/ customer service and support experience

Highly Preferred Qualifications:

• • KQL Experience is highly preferred
  • Strong communication, written, and verbal skills
  • Experience with writing/creation of formal documentation such as reports, slide decks, and architecture diagrams
  • Bachelor’s degree in related filed, to include computer science, or equivalent combination of education and experience

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