Security Operations Analyst

Paramount•New York, NY

1d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture. The Paramount Technology department supports our global content company through the delivery of a high-quality viewing experience, system infrastructure support, and creating innovative ways for our employees to collaborate. If you are interested in a strategy that has growth, transformation, and on-going innovation where you can help “reinvent the broadcasting wheel” Paramount Tech has a role for you… This is an onsite role requiring (5) days in office based out of our New York City, NY office and some weekend and holiday shifts may be required as this team operates 24/7. Paramount is seeking a SOC Analyst to join its Global Information Security Group. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with the SOC Manager and Director of Incident Response, helping mature and maintain a program that aligns with leading industry standards, advice, and direction. This involves operating and continually improving existing CSIRT processes, as well as the development of new processes in response to evolving threats and business requirements.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in a cyber incident response team (CIRT)
Deep technical understanding of SIEM, SOAR (or other ticketing platforms), EDR, firewalls, network and email security tools with a variety of enterprise IT and cloud-based architectures and technologies, such as networking, server infrastructure, operating systems, web applications, databases, containerization, and mobile devices.

Nice To Haves

Ability to understand languages such as Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell
Operating system knowledge involving Windows, Mac and Linux
Be a self-starter, work independently and able to quickly adjust to changing priorities.
Solid verbal and written communication skills with the ability to distill technical information for varied audiences.
Experience working in a security operations center, red team or blue team operations and ability to think both like an attacker and defender
Familiarity of the cyber threat landscape including threat actors, tactics, tools and procedures, and effective countermeasures. Additionally, knowledge of common techniques used by malware and threat actors and industry standard lexicon
Familiarity with digital forensics and data privacy laws
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Certifications such as Sec+, CYSA+, GCFA, or equivalent entry-level cyber certifications.

Responsibilities

Ability to analyze different data types from various sources within the enterprise and draw conclusions regarding past and potential current security incidents.
Assist with improving detection capabilities by recommending ways to optimize and enhance security tools that identify security threats, system anomalies, and other critical insights.
Monitor and remediate email security events
Monitor and assess emerging threats, including threat actors, tactics, tools, and procedures, and recommend countermeasures.
Contribute to threat hunting and proactive identification of vulnerabilities within the organization’s systems.
Contribute to the development and improvement of SOC processes and procedures,
Participate in post-incident reviews and suggest improvements.

Benefits

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
Generous paid time off.
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

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