Associate Information Security Analyst

Purpose of the role

Associate Information Security Analyst is an active member of the SOC (Security Operations Center) who will support the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) by providing First Response Service (FRS) and participate in the investigations of cyber security threats targeting travel industry. The position requires a high level of vigilance, quick decision-making, and an ability to work under pressure to protect the organization from cyber threats.

In this role you'll:

• Monitor and analyze security events and alerts from various sources, such as network and endpoint sensors, SIEM systems, and other commercial sources according to the SOC-CSIRT processes

• Investigate security incidents and escalate them to the appropriate team for resolution.

• Execute initial response actions to contain and mitigate threats based on predefined playbooks and procedures

• Document and follow-up on potential security risks detected 

• Execute management & support personnel escalations

• Work with other members of the security organization to develop and implement measures to protect the organization's IT infrastructure.

• Provide clear and concise communication to SOC team members and, when required, to stakeholders across the organization

• Stay up to date with the latest security threats and vulnerabilities.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• University degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline

• Up to 3 years of related experience in SOC/NOC organizations

• Industry certification as GCIH, GCIA, CCNA, CEH or comparable are a plus

• Good understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and attack techniques

• Experience working with top-notch technology solutions, such as Splunk, Sentinel, Azure, AWS, GCP, SOAR, XDR and many more.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work in a matrix environment and think outside the box

• Self-disciplined, self-motivated and the ability to organize and prioritize time effectively.

• A drive to learn and bring in new ideas, test and implement them

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage stress effectively

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of personnel both internally and externally. 

• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information

• Fluent English, good written and oral communication skills to achieve results in a multicultural environment, other foreign languages a plus

Work Conditions:

• Must be willing to work on a shifting schedule 16x7x365 (Morning/Afternoon) environment.

• Hybrid work set-up.

• Must be available to work non-standard business hours/shifts and be willing to participate in work shift rotation for the occasional shift coverage during holidays or other (i.e., time off vacation, sick, etc.).

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