Incident Response Analyst

Thrive

About The Position

With a growing client base, Thrive is continuing to build out its security team. We are looking to hire an Incident Response Analyst to take a role within our Security Operation Center. The analyst will assist with continuously monitoring and improving our customers' security posture, while preventing, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents utilizing technology and well-defined processes and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a passion for information security and will value what a properly managed Security monitoring solution can bring to our client needs.

Requirements

Demonstrates comprehension of best security practices
Has advanced knowledge of the following systems and technologies: SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), TCP/IP, computer networking, routing, and switching, IDS/IPS, penetration and vulnerability testing, Firewall and intrusion detection/prevention protocols, Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems, Network protocols and packet analysis tools, EDR, Anti-virus, and anti-malware, Content filtering, Email and web gateway, Malware, Network, or System Analysis
Professional experience in a system administration role supporting multiple platforms and applications
Ability to collaborate and communicate security issues to clients, peers and management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Adaptability and resilience in rapidly evolving situations
Ability to be a part of an on-call rotation, occasionally working nights and weekends to support High Priority Security Incidents
Technical proficiency in networking, operating systems, and security technologies
Familiarity with security tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and forensic analysis tools
Understanding of incident response procedures and methodologies
Understanding of frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill chain,
Familiarity with TCP/IP network protocols, application layer protocols (e.g., HTTP, SMTP, DNS, etc.)
Experience in responding to and investigating cloud, system or network intrusions
Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Expertise in forensics, malware analysis, and network intrusion response

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of common Windows and Linux/Unix system calls and APIs
Knowledge of programming languages
Knowledge of internal file structures for file formats commonly associated with malware (e.g. OLE, RTF, PDF, EXE, etc.)
Knowledge or experience in Detection Engineering

Responsibilities

Process investigation requests from SOC Analysts who perform security event monitoring using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) from multiple sources, including but not limited to, events from network and host-based intrusion detection/prevention systems, network infrastructure logs, systems logs, applications, and databases
Investigate intrusion attempts, differentiate false positives from true intrusion attempts, and perform in-depth analysis of exploits
Lead incident response and threat hunting efforts for confirmed High Priority security incidents and follow through until resolution
Utilize threat intelligence to identify and investigate potential security threats
Develop playbooks for incident response and incident management processes, including threat triage, incident investigation, and incident resolution
Conduct regular reviews of playbooks to ensure they are current and effective
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure that playbooks are aligned with the overall security strategy and goals
Participate in tabletop exercises and drills to test and validate playbooks
Monitor and evaluate security incidents to identify opportunities for improving playbooks
Keep up-to-date with current security threats and trends to ensure that playbooks are relevant and effective
Actively investigate the latest security vulnerabilities, advisories, incidents, and TTPs (tactics, techniques, and procedures) and work with the Security Engineering team to recommend use cases
Proactive monitoring, threat hunting, and response of known and/or emerging threats
Carry out Thrive’s information security strategy both internally and externally for 400+ clients
Analyze data from our SOC, SIEM and EDR platforms and determine if further analysis is needed
Work within Thrive’s security standards and best practices and recommend future enhancements
Stay abreast of security events and techniques to keep our clients protected