Information Security Analyst - Radiant Digital

About Us:

Radiant Digital delivers technology consulting and business solutions for commercial and government clients.

Our flexible delivery model allows us to provide end-to-end solution delivery, single project execution, and, or strategic resources.

CMMI Maturity Level III and ISO 9001 – 2015 certified.

Responsibilities:

Information Security Analysts are the backbone of the Security Operations Center (SOC), providing crucial support to enterprise-level customers. Tier-1 Security Analysts with at least one year of experience in security or technical troubleshooting roles, such as help desk, handle various tasks across various platforms. They play a pivotal role in the Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) workflow, serving as the 24x7 "eyes on glass" who monitor alerts and escalate incidents as necessary. Responsibilities: -Conduct near real-time security monitoring in a 24x7 environment, utilizing proprietary SIEM and cybersecurity tools to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs). -Monitor alert health in near real-time and escalate critical alerts according to service level agreements. -Detects and analyzes security incidents, particularly complex or escalated events, to assess threats effectively. -Address customer Requests For Information, leveraging soft and technical skills to query raw logs for IOCs, provide insights into SOC infrastructure, and offer guidance on SIEM features and best practices. -Perform level 1 assessment of incoming alerts, prioritizing and correlating details to determine severity within the customer environment and coordinating with tier II/III for critical incidents as needed. -Execute basic incident response activities using customer SIEM and cybersecurity toolkits. -Contribute to the SOC Knowledge Base and provide input for revisions. -Draft clear and concise escalation tickets.

Requirements:

MUST-HAVE SKILLS: -Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. -1 to 3 years of experience in a security-related role. -Fundamental knowledge of Cyber Security technologies. -Understanding of the threat landscape and indicators of compromise. -Strong problem-solving skills. -Proactively engage with customers, client executives, and management teams. -Excellent documentation and communication abilities in written and oral English. DESIRED SKILLS: -Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. -One or more years of experience in an Information Security Analyst position. -Familiarity with basic cyber threat hunting techniques. -Experience in incident response using different SIEMs and adhering to industry best practices. -Proficiency in investigating security incidents, developing/tuning use cases, and understanding incident response protocols. -Ability to create new content, searches, and scripts for tools like Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, etc. -Understanding of device logging, network troubleshooting, and device troubleshooting. -Experience with incident response techniques such as network forensic analysis. -Familiarity with Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and analyzing alerts generated by inspection. -Scripting knowledge in languages like Python, PowerShell , Bash Shell, Java, Ansible, etc. -Relevant security certifications such as SANS GIAC, GCIH, CompTIA Security+, CCNP-Security, CySA+, GCED, CEH, or similar credentials.