SOC Analyst I - Kitchener, Canada - eSentire
Description
eSentire is the global leader in Managed Detection and Response (MDR), keeping organizations safe from cyber attacks that technology alone cannot prevent.
Our 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC), staffed by elite security analysts, hunts, investigates, and responds in real-time to known and unknown threats before they become business disrupting events.
We want to cut through the hype and overblown claims surrounding AI and ML to help our customers successfully tackle their biggest challenges utilizing human expertise at machine scale.
Tier I Responsibilities
- Analyze incoming security signals in real time with a balance of accuracy and speed using a variety of forensic tools
- Perform whitelisting/filtering of false positive signals
- For confirmed true positive signals, you will alert clients using defined templates and escalate high priority alerts to clients by phone
- Block malicious network traffic and isolate infected hosts on customers networks
- Add malicious IOC's to eSentire's Global Blacklist for all customers where appropriate.
- Handle some service administration and troubleshooting tasks
Requirements:
- Relevant degree in Computer Science, IT Security, IT Management, IT Support or related discipline or up to 3+ years equivalent experience. Degree course or industry experience must include a strong focus on networking and security.
- Keen interest in Cyber Security with foundational knowledge of network and endpoint security technologies including;
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Snort/Suricata
- Packet Capture (PCAP) Analysis using Wireshark
- Windows system internals, basic knowledge of PowerShell
- Linux Kernel and basic scripting (Bash/Python) knowledge
- Analytical mind with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality of service
- Strong customer facing written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts with end customers.
- Natural ability to thrive in a fastpaced and time sensitive environment
- Ability to work in an operational/shiftbased environment with flexible working hours to include evenings and weekends
Our Culture:
At eSentire we work in a collaborative and innovative work environment. We work with brilliant and passionate people who strive and encourage others to do their best. eSentire's idea-rich environment welcomes creative and sometimes unconventional perspectives
Growth Opportunities:
At eSentire you will have the opportunity to grow and make an impact from your work. We encourage innovation in all who become a part of our team.
With growing operations internationally, there is lots of lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers with eSentire.
We're strong believers in continuing education and provide the resources that you need to continue learning.Employee Perks:
Every day we provide breakfast, snacks and refreshments (where applicable), flexible working hours, half day off birthdays, subsidies for continuing education and health & wellness, and attractive compensation and benefits plans.
We make it our obligation to the team to stay current with compensation trends in the tech fieldWe thank all applicants in advance for applying. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
We thank all applicants in advance for applying. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
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