Data Security Analyst

Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in cyber security or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of cyber security best practices and risk management.
  • Experience with network security tools and technologies (firewalls, monitoring software).
  • Ability to conduct audits and analyze security reports effectively.
  • Familiarity with incident response processes and threat mitigation techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and review security logs and policy compliance reports.
  • Perform audits on access logs and threat detection lists.
  • Provide incident response support during cyber security events.
  • Troubleshoot and remediate issues on affected systems.
  • Engage IT teams to install and update anti-virus software.
  • Collaborate with network administrators on firewall protocols.
  • Conduct training for business units on cyber security best practices.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home and office.
  • Collaboration opportunities with cyber security architects and IT teams.
  • Exposure to a variety of network security tools and practices.
  • Participation in training and development programs for employees.
  • Engagement in a proactive cyber security culture within the organization.
Full Job Description
Role Description

Monitor, review and perform audits on security lists, access logs, policy compliance reports, and threat detection and quarantine lists. Monitor network traffic for signs of irregular activity that may indicate a breach. Provide incident response and support in the event of a cyber security event. Troubleshoot and remediate any issues and analyze threats once they have been contained.

Role Objectives: Delivery

Monitor, review and perform audits on security lists, access logs, policy compliance reports and threat detection and quarantine lists. Provide incident response and support in the event of a cyber security event. Troubleshoot and remediate any issues on affected systems, and analyze threats once they have been contained. Install anti-virus software and monitoring software on machines according to company policy. Test and apply security policy and virus definition updates to client machines. Apply and manage network security and firewall protocols, including maintaining access and denial lists. Monitor network traffic for signs of irregular activity that may indicate a breach.

Role Objectives: Interpersonal

Engage with cyber security architects to understand implement cyber security initiatives according to the policies they determine. Partner with IT systems and desktop support teams to install anti-virus software on company workstations and servers, providing support on any installation and update issues or policy conflicts. Collaborate with network administrators to apply firewall and infrastructure policy updates and monitoring of network traffic flows. Work with business units to provide training on cyber security issues, policy and best practices, and how to respond to potential attacks or breaches.

Role Objectives: Expertise

Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of cyber security best practices, risk vectors, mitigation techniques and protection software. Display knowledge of network security concepts and tools such as firewalls, proxy servers, email security and suspicious traffic flows. Exhibit analytical ability to lead incident response and mitigation efforts as well as identify key areas for improvement from post-incident analysis. Show ability to convey cyber security polices and concepts to employees and lead training efforts to ensure all employees follow recommended best practices relating to cyber security.

Qualifications and Skills

Recommended years of experience: 3

Additional Requirements

SMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

About Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

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