Tech Stack
Cyber SecurityLinux
About the role
- Improve Amgen's security 24x7 event handling processes
- Act as the primary escalation point for SOC Tier 1 analysts, providing technical expertise and guidance in incident handling
- Perform deep-dive analysis of security events using SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and other security tools
- Identify common attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK) and investigate anomalies to detect APTs
- Assist in security incident response: lead containment, eradication, and recovery efforts
- Conduct artifact analysis to determine root cause and scope of security incidents
- Collaborate with Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting teams to improve detection rules and playbooks
- Develop and refine SOC standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance triage and response
- Work with engineering teams to fine-tune security controls and improve SOC efficiency
- Mentor and train Tier 1 analysts to improve SOC maturity and ensure knowledge transfer
- Support security audits, compliance initiatives, and reporting efforts as required
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years experience in cybersecurity operations
- Experience in identifying and analysing cyber security threats
- Up-to-date knowledge on attack vectors and the cyber threat landscape
- Experience with documenting and optimizing information security processes
- Superb task prioritization and problem-solving skills
- Efficient in working in a diverse environment and with global teams
- Good knowledge of Windows and/or Linux systems and associated scripting languages
- Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS and other security tools
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and identifying common attack techniques
- Experience in incident handling, containment, eradication, and recovery
- Experience conducting artifact analysis to determine root cause and scope
- Ability to collaborate with Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting teams
- Experience developing or refining SOC SOPs and security event triage
- Experience mentoring or training Tier 1 analysts
- Support security audits, compliance initiatives, and reporting as required
- Preferred certifications (any of): CompTIA Security+, CEH, GSEC, MTA Security Fundamentals
- Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.
- Diverse and inclusive community of belonging where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table.
- Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth and career benefits.
- Flexible work arrangements with days in the office and from home.
- Support for professional and personal growth and well-being.
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
cybersecurity operationsincident handlingartifact analysissecurity event triageattack vector identificationroot cause analysissecurity process optimizationMITRE ATT&CKscripting languagessecurity incident response
Soft skills
task prioritizationproblem-solvingcollaborationmentoringtrainingcommunicationadaptabilityteamworkleadershipknowledge transfer
Certifications
CompTIA Security+CEHGSECMTA Security Fundamentals