The Security Operations Center (SOC) Cyber Threat Analyst will be part of the Global SOC Team. This center operates 24x7, follow-the-sun model to monitor, analyze and respond to cyber attacks and information/data breaches. SOC Analysts are the critical first line of defense, in charge of monitoring Citi’s environment globally through state-of-the-art security detections tools, responding to security events and escalating security incidents that have potential impact to Citi.
Responsibilities:
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Analyze security events to identify potential threats and intrusions. Events include but not limited to Intrusion Detection/Prevention tools, anomaly detection systems, Firewalls, Antivirus and EDR systems, proxy devices, cloud security solution and data leakage prevention system.
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Assess and investigate potential security threats sourced from other channel leveraging variety of data and tools
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Drive a continuous effort to improve SOC process. Execute adhoc tasks or small projects as needed.
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Undertakes root cause analysis of events, perform risk assessment on threat or vulnerability and make recommendations to improve detection capability
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Drive a continuous effort to review and fine tune detection rule/use case/signature to reduce unnecessary noise and increase alert fidelity
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Handle threat incidents calls like DDOS incidents, adhoc high severity cases including collaboration and escalation to other support groups
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Participate in daily and adhoc conference calls, self-assessment processes and documentation related tasks.
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Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends, emerging threats and technologies.
Qualifications:
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4-8 years of relevant experience in Cyber
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Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
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Proven influencing and relationship management skills
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Understand the life cycle of network threats, web attacks, attack vectors, and methods of exploitation.
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Ability to conduct analysis utilizing network traffic(packet capture), web logs, endpoint logs and others to identify unusual behavior that may indicate malicious activity.
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Proven and strong analytical skills
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Attentive to detail and possess a strong investigative mindset
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A good team player, self driven and able to act as individual contributor
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Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
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Relevant cyber security certification is a bonus
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Regular weekly work shift will include one of the weekends (e,g, Saturday, Sunday)
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Job Family Group:
Technology
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Job Family:
Information Security
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Time Type:
Full time
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