DescriptionJob Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Operations Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills extensive knowledge in cybersecurity networking cloud technologies (AWS/Azure) security frame works such as NIST and/or MITRE and experience with various security tools and platforms. This role requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in security operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Security Operations Center (SOC) team to ensure the effective monitoring detection and response to security events.
- Manage and respond to cybersecurity incidents ensuring timely resolution and thorough documentation.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the security operations team fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Develop and implement security policies procedures and protocols to safeguard the firms information assets.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to design and implement secure network architectures and cloud environments.
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions such as CrowdStrike and Microsoft Defender.
- Review and approve cyber security policy exceptions including firewall requests
- Monitor Data Leak Protection (DLP) tools and provide strategies to prevent unauthorized data exfiltration.
- Utilize Proofpoint and other email security solutions to protect against phishing and other emailbased threats.
- Conduct/Participate regular security assessments vulnerability scans and penetration tests to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends threats and technologies to continuously improve the firms security posture.
Qualifications:
- At minimum bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in security operations preferably in a financial services environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex security concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders including senior management up to CLevel
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to think critically and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Extensive knowledge of networking principles and protocols.
- Handson experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
- Proficiency in cybersecurity practices and technologies including EDR solutions (CrowdStrike Microsoft Defender) firewalls (Palo Alto) and DLP strategies.
- Experience with email security solutions such as Proofpoint & O365 Mail Security
- Experience with Splunk for security monitoring and analysis.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP CISM or CEH are highly desirable. (Prior Experience working in Financial Services a plus)
Required Experience:
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