Cyber Defense Analyst I

The Cyber Defense Analyst (Detection I) position is responsible for performing triage of security events that are escalated to the team. This role involves following established processes and procedures to observe events, collect additional data necessary to assess the threat, and escalate or refute the event as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis of security events involving data collected from the network, host systems, and application log data.
• Interface with CME Group employees that are reporting security issues through established communication channels.
• Monitor and respond to security events escalated through the Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM).
• Document security events in an Incident Management System.

Technical Skill Proficiency Targets:

Dynamic Malware Analysis -> Beginner

Network Concepts -> Beginner

Network Forensics/Analysis -> Beginner

Log Analysis -> Beginner

Web Application Security -> Beginner

Detection/Content Development -> Beginner

Personal Attributes:

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with multiple goals.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct research into network/security issues and products.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively at all levels of the organization including both technical and non-technical, management and senior leadership
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• High level critical thinking skills.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer-service orientation.

Professional Experience:

• Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate a passion for information security through course work/degrees completed, self-study, and/or certifications that have been completed.
• No formal work experience is required for this position.

Formal Education & Certifications

• BA/BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, or Information Systems or related work experience

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