Cybersecurity Analyst
Caterpillar Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: East Peoria • Illinois, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $87,480 - $131,280 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Cyber SecurityPythonSplunkSQL
About the role
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems for security alerts.
- Investigate alerts with various security tools.
- Analyze and triage security alerts, escalating as necessary.
- Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to contain and remediate threats.
- Monitor the Phishing inbox, investigate and respond to all reported emails.
- Inspect file attachments and links for potential malware.
- Investigate network alerts through the IDS tool.
- Ensure accurate case notes are recorded.
- Document incident findings, actions taken, and lessons learned.
Requirements
- 2-3 years of Cybersecurity experience.
- Advanced level experience within IT (Information Technology).
- Experience with SIEM solutions (splunk, logscale, etc...).
- Moderate proficiency in PowerShell, Python, SQL.
- Proven critical thinking skills and ability to solve problems.
- Proven ability to learn new tools, processes, and technical concepts quickly.
- Experience performing network investigation and packet analysis.
- Strong knowledge of Incident handling, MITRE att&ck framework, and Cyber - Security Kill Chain.
- Understanding of Windows Authentication protocols, Explicit Proxy, IDS, EDR, UEBA, and Sandboxing.
- Experience with Cybersecurity report writing.
- Experience with penetration testing or Bug Bounty programs.
- Certifications (CompTIA Security+ , GSEC, etc...) preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- 401(k) savings plans*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Career Development*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
SIEMPowerShellPythonSQLnetwork investigationpacket analysisincident handlingpenetration testingBug Bountymalware analysis
Soft skills
critical thinkingproblem solvingability to learn quicklycollaborationdocumentation
Certifications
CompTIA Security+GSEC