Junior Information Security Engineer

As a Junior Information Security Engineer, you have up to two years of experience in proactively detecting, responding to, and mitigating security breaches.

Our customers and employees deserve peace of mind, even as cyber threats evolve. As an Incident Response Analyst, you play a vital role in maintaining security and compliance. You will analyze incidents, take appropriate action, and enhance the Security Threat Monitoring team within our Security Operations Center (SOC). This dedicated team continuously monitors cybersecurity threats, strengthens security processes, and mitigates risks.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of the Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Investigate suspicious activities and take remedial actions
• Maintain Security Monitoring Tools for effective security oversight
• Perform penetration tests to identify system vulnerabilities
• Document, test, and monitor security breaches and assess their damage

Core Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Customer Orientation
• Eagerness to Learn
• Effective Communication
• IT Infrastructure Knowledge
• Software Development Understanding

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Windows: Experience with Windows security and administration
• ServiceNow: Familiarity with ITSM tools for tracking and managing security incidents
• SIEM: Experience in Security Information and Event Management systems

Technical Skills Required:

• Broad understanding of IT operating systems & middleware (Windows, Unix, Linux, databases) and networks
• General to advanced knowledge of malware types and cyber-attack techniques
• Familiarity with security tools for detection and analysis of security events
• Experience with ticketing systems
• Understanding of network security, firewalls, IDS, and related security measures

Qualifications & Assessment:

Must Have:

• ICT Knowledge: Strong understanding of IT systems and security best practices
• Incident Management & Root Cause Analysis: Ability to analyze and respond to security incidents
• Information Security: Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and protocols
• Web Security: Experience in securing web applications and services

Soft Skills:

• Analytical Mindset and Strong Conceptual Thinking
• Team Player with Strong Collaboration Skills
• Security-Driven Mindset

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor security alerts and events from critical servers and systems
• Respond to alarms generated by security systems, prioritizing and escalating as needed
• Analyze attack techniques and determine root causes using system log files
• Test and fine-tune security alarms and incident response procedures
• Collaborate with teams to develop incident prevention strategies
• Attend regular team meetings and scrums
• Document incident contexts and findings
• Assist colleagues with additional incident analyses
• Ensure alignment with incident response runbooks and make recommendations for improvement
• Participate in continuous improvement sessions:
• Review lessons learned from incidents
• Identify weaknesses in security controls
• Optimize security processes and information flow