Guardian Life Insurance Company
United States
Remote
2021-11-09
Junior Cyber Defense Center Analyst
3.6
Junior Cyber Defense Center Analyst - (21002560)
Description
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
The Guardian Cyber Defense Center team performs Security Operations Center (SOC) functions for the Organization, operates a broad variety of cutting-edge Cybersecurity technologies, responds to and investigates cyber threat alerts, and monitors for anomalous activity in the environment. Reporting to the Head of Cyber Defense Center Services, the position will provide the first tier monitoring and response in SOC and threat hunting indicators of compromise. As a part of a team on a rotating 24x7x365 basis, the individual will be challenged by working across a heterogeneous technology environment, monitoring and responding to security events received from an array of sources, monitoring security dashboards, and collaborating with other team members, Security Engineering, Security Assurance, Cyber Incident Response and Identity Access Management Engineering, Enterprise Operations Center, Cloud Ops, and Deskside Support teams on ticket escalations and transfers, work on outages and service issues, as well as other projects and operational initiatives.
You Will:
- Monitor & analyze events from various SOC intake sources (SIEM, ticketing system, email, chat, phone), conducting initial event discovery, triage, and response as per the Standard Operating Procedure, while also applying the knowledge of modern threat landscape and industry best practices and standards in more than one of the following channels:
- Cloud Security
- Identity Access Management (IAM) / User Behavior Analytics (UBA)
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Malware Response
- Endpoint Threat and Intrusion Protection (HIPS) Response
- Perimeter Threat and Intrusion Protection (IPS) Response
- Security Control Health Monitoring and Response
- Provide tier one operational & analysis support, supporting team efforts in resolution of incidents and outages for more than one of the following technologies:
- Firewall Appliance
- Software-defined Network Security
- Web Proxy
- Web Application Firewall
- Endpoint Security Protection
- Data Loss Prevention
- Data Protection Solutions
- Monitor & analyzing security dashboards and process corresponding events
- Partner with team members and other technology teams in handling and responding to internal customer issues, assisting in problem analysis, ensuring timely remediation of security issues in accordance with corporate policies and standards
- Execute daily security technology administration functions and reporting
- Support the Security Operations team in its efforts on various technology projects and operational initiatives
- Work as a part of a team to ensure that Guardian customers' data, technology platforms, and infrastructure are available and safeguarded from cyber threats
- Follow ITIL practices regarding incident, problem, and change management
- Stay up to date with emerging cyber threats, industry best practices, and applicable regulatory requirements
Location:
Work from home
Qualifications
You Have:
You Have:
- Desire to be curious and analyze anomalies
- Desire & passion to learn and grow in cybersecurity
- Customer focused and orientated
- Familiarity with security controls and operating and troubleshooting principles of Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems
- Knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stack, including routing, network address translation, TCP/UDP connectivity, and application-level protocols: HTTP, SMTP, DNS, etc.
- Ability to understand and interpret the data produced by event log sources - network security devices, operating systems, web servers, SaaS vendors, Public Cloud IaaS, etc. - and correlate and filter the data to highlight interesting/anomalous activity
- Ability to quickly learn & develop new skills to support operational requirements
- Excellent organizational skills, highly detail-oriented, strong on workflow process; ability to manage and follow up on multiple competing priorities effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and a sense of humor
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or any STEM discipline; Master's degree is a plus
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with Security Industry and Public Cloud IaaS certifications
- Familiarity with security industry standards and best practices (NIST 800-53, ISO27001, NIST CSF, HITRUST, NYDFS-CyberSecurity, HIPAA, FedRAMP, OWASP, etc.)
- Familiarity with ITIL; experience with incident, problem, change, and risk management
Our promise:
Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards
We offer:
- Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Excellent medical, dental, supplemental health, life and vision coverage for you and your dependents with no wait period.
- Life and disability insurance.
- A great 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition assistance, paid parental leave and backup family care.
- Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talent.
- Flexible time off, dress code, and work location policies to balance your work and life in the ways that suit you best.
- Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity in all that we do.
- Social responsibility in all aspects of our work. We volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability.
ABOUT GUARDIAN:
Guardian has been helping people protect their futures and secure their lives for 160 years. Every day, we serve approximately 29 million people through a range of insurance and financial products. We help people and their families pursue financial security and well-being in life, health, and wealth. We help companies take care of their employees. And we help people recover and thrive after unexpected loss.
From our founding in 1860, when a community of immigrants joined together to insure and protect their businesses and families, doing the right thing for our policyholders and customers has guided everything we do. Our dedication to customers has helped us remain one of the most highly rated in client satisfaction and financial strength.
And as one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we know what matters most: putting the needs of our customers first. Because everyone deserves a Guardian. Learn more about Guardian at www.GuardianLife.com.
© Copyright 2021 The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Primary Location: United States
Job: Information Technology
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Job Type: Standard
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting: Nov 7, 2021, 10:04:48 PM