EY

Cyber Threat Detection – Active Defense Analyst

EY

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: HobokenNew JerseyUnited States

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Salary

💰 $128,100 - $239,600 per year

Tech Stack

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

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

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+