
Cyber Threat Detection – Active Defense Analyst
EY
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Hoboken • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $128,100 - $239,600 per year
About the role
- Conduct research and analysis of attacker techniques and emulate those attacks
- Identify security breaches through Hunting operations within a SIEM
- Analyze artifacts collected during security tests or investigations
- Communicate with IT contacts to pursue security testing activities
- Create presentations supporting findings
- Maintain and improve security testing process documentation
- Identify means to disrupt attacker actions and enhance defender response capabilities
Requirements
- 6+ years of relevant experience in areas such as threat intelligence, intrusion analysis, incident response, malware analysis, or penetration testing
- Demonstrated understanding of the threat intelligence life cycle and network threats
- Knowledge of security incident response process and performing security audits
- Understanding of Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems
- Familiarity with IP networking concepts
- Global mind-set for working with different cultures and backgrounds
- Proven integrity and judgment in a professional environment
- Teaming skills and ability to work independently
- Good social, communication, and writing skills
- Associates Degree or relevant certifications (GPEN, CISSP, Security+, etc.)
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage
- Pension and 401(k) plans
- Flexible vacation policy
- Paid time off options
- EY Paid Holidays
- Winter/Summer breaks
- Personal/Family Care
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
threat intelligenceintrusion analysisincident responsemalware analysispenetration testingsecurity auditsWindows operating systemUnix/Linux operating systemIP networking conceptssecurity testing
Soft Skills
communication skillswriting skillsteamworkindependenceintegrityjudgmentcultural awarenesspresentation skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
GPENCISSPSecurity+