Threat Monitoring Analyst

Information and Data are some of the most important organizational assets in today’s businesses. As a Security Consultant, you will be a key advisor for IBM’s clients, analyzing business requirements to design and implement the best security solutions for their needs.

You will apply your technical skills to find the balance between enabling and securing the client’s organization with the cognitive solutions that are making IBM the fastest growing enterprise security business in the world. Your Role and Responsibilities
The SOC Threat Monitoring Analyst role is part of the SOC. Candidates in this role will monitor computer security events according to documented procedures and industry best practices and are the first line of defense in protecting the information systems from internal and external threats. Ideal candidates should be experienced in the areas of networking, client/server technologies, and analyzing log files. Candidates must have strong multitasking capabilities and be able to evaluate threats, vulnerabilities, and risk while under pressure. Candidates must display enthusiasm and interest in Information Security.
Technical Competencies
• Process and Procedure adherence
• Hands-On experience on SIEM tools
• General network knowledge, TCP/IP Troubleshooting
• Ability to trace down an endpoint on the network, based on ticket information
• Familiarity with system log information and what it means
• Understanding of common network services (web, mail, DNS, authentication)
• Knowledge of host based firewalls, Anti-Malware, HIDS
• General Desktop OS and Server OS knowledge
• TCP/IP, Internet Routing, UNIX / LINUX & Windows NT Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
• Security Essentials – SEC401 (GSEC certification) or equivalent
• Intrusion Detection In Depth – SEC503 (GCIA certification) or equivalent
Recommended:
• Continuous Monitoring and Security Operations (optional GMON certification)

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.