The opportunity

Cyber Triage and Forensics (CTF) - The Cyber Defense Response Center is responsible for monitoring and detecting information security events that could adversely impact EY information assets and resources. Its mission is aligned with the both the incident response and attack lifecycles

A qualified candidate will have the opportunity to work with highly talent Cyber security experts to learn and develop new skills. Candidate will be exposed to many technologies and security tools whilst working with EY as well as career growth opportunity. CTF do provide training to analysts.

Your key responsibilities

• Perform front line accurate and precise real-time monitoring and analysis correlation of logs/alerts from a multitude of security devices with a focus on the determination of what was said as events constitute security incidents.
• They will work multi-functionally to detect and respond to information security incidents, develop, maintain, and follow procedures for security event alerting, and participate in security investigations.
• The CTF Analyst I must be competent to work at a technical level, be capable of identifying threats and vectors that cause security events and be able to follow defined procedures for mitigating said threats.

Skills and attributes for success

• How to respond to network, cloud and host based security events
• Ability to participate in detecting, investigating, and resolving security events
• Capable of working independently
• Identify and propose areas for improvement within the Cyber Triage and Forensics
• Good interpersonal skills

To qualify for the role you must have

Bachelors in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or 2 - 3 years of related work experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Working in a Security Monitoring/Security Operations Center environment (SOC)
• Experience investigating security events, threats and/or vulnerabilities
• Demonstrate incident handling ability
• Demonstrate ability to analysis log output from various devices
• Understanding of electronic investigation and log correlation
• Proficiency with the latest intrusion detection platforms
• Working knowledge of Windows systems administration (Including AD) and/or Linux.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Information Security Principles, Technologies, and Practices
• Proven experience with multiple security event detection platforms
• Thorough understanding of TCP/IP
• Demonstrated integrity in a professional environment
• Good social, communication and technical writing skills
• Comfortable navigating and troubleshooting Windows system issues
• Desired Certifications - Any Security Certifications

What we look for

Under limited supervision the CTF (Cyber Triage and Forensics) Analyst I will report to the CTF Global Service Manager. The CTF Analyst I will perform tasks including monitoring, research, classification and analysis of security events that occur on the network or endpoint. The CTF Analyst I should have familiarity with the principles of network and endpoint security, current threat and attack trends, a basic understanding of the OSI model, cloud security, and have a working knowledge of defense in depth strategies.

What we offer you
The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $60,400 to $109,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $72,500 to $124,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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