Security Operations Analyst

FGS Global is seeking an experienced IT security professional to join as a Security Operations Analyst on the firm’s Global IT Security team. Within this role the Security Operations Analyst will defend against cybersecurity incidents through identification, analysis, prioritization, communication and mitigation of incidents as they occur. This position is based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer three U.S. payrolls (two semi-monthly and one bi-weekly) accurately and on schedule.
• Conducts threat monitoring and analysis using various threat detection, investigation and response (TDIR) capable tools, such as security information and event management (SIEM) and extended detection and response (XDR) platforms.
• Conducts multi-telemetry-based threat investigations to identify cyber threats coming both internally and externally of the organization.
• Triages alerts from detection platforms, identifying and removing false positive issues and escalating genuine identified attacks.
• Documents formal, technical incident reports for consumption by infrastructure teams and senior leadership.
• Provides infrastructure teams with incident support, including mitigating actions to contain activity and advisory for remedial actions.
• Works with threat detection content development teams to enhance/tune detection platforms, and create new e detection content
• Carries out root cause analysis and investigations to advise on prevention mechanisms and configuration changes.
• Works with Threat Intelligence teams to research emerging threats and exploits to aid in the discovery of incidents. Maintains knowledge of latest security technologies and mitigations.
• Works with threat hunting teams to optimize TDIR capabilities through threat hunting findings
• Supports the development and running of reporting for compliance and infrastructure teams as well as performance reporting for the security operations team.
• Carries out analysis and testing for the purposes of identifying vulnerabilities, misconfigurations or other exposures, and the validation of user policies.
• Works efficiently to meet organization specific SOC metrics and SLAs

Attributes 

• BS or MA in computer science, information security, cybersecurity or a related field this can be substituted by extensive experience in IT support and Operations
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT audit, network operations, enterprise risk management, penetration tester, red team/incident responder, or as a junior security operations analyst.
• 3+ years of experience with regulatory compliance and information security management frameworks (such as International Organization for Standardization [ISO] 27000, COBIT, National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] 800)
• Ideally hold these certifications - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CompTIA, EC council (CSA) SOC
• Experience monitoring security information and event management (SIEM) systems & tools – focus is on Microsoft Sentinel and experience with ReliaQuest Grey Matter
• Experience with network and security technologies, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS,
• Experience configuring and utilizing and vulnerability assessment technologies
• Experience with monitoring networks, detecting threats, and responding to incidents.
• Experience with report writing, investigational techniques and communicating to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one
• An ability to effectively influence others to modify their opinions, plans or behaviors
• An understanding of organizational mission, values, goals and consistent application of this knowledge
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

About FGS Global -

FGS Global is a strategic advisory and communications consultancy, with over 1400 multidisciplinary experts across the world’s major financial, government, business, and cultural centers. The firm is an acknowledged leader in crisis, corporate reputation, public affairs and capital markets, M&A advisory and boardroom communication counsel. FGS Global supports its clients in addressing a myriad of stakeholder concerns by leveraging its research and insights, media placement, content, digital, and data capabilities. The company was created in December 2021 by combining Finsbury, Hering Schuppener, The Glover Park Group, and Sard Verbinnen & Co. FGS Global serves its client base from 27 cities worldwide, including U.S. Offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, South Florida, and Houston.