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Todays world is fuelled by vast amounts of information. Data is more valuable than ever before. Protecting data and information systems is central to doing business and everyone in EY Information Security has a critical role to play. Join a global team of almost 950 people who collaborate to support the business of EY by protecting EY and client information assets! Our Information Security professionals enable EY to work securely and deliver secure products and services as well as detect and quickly respond to security events as they happen. Together the efforts of our dedicated team helps protect the EY brand and build client trust.
Within Information Security we blend risk strategy digital identity cyber defense application security and technology solutions as we consider the entire security lifecycle. You will join a team of hardworking securityfocused individuals dedicated to supporting protecting and enabling the business through innovative secure solutions that provide speed to market and business value.
The opportunity
Cyber Triage and Forensics (CTF) Incident Analyst will work as a senior member of the technical team responsible for security incident response for EY. The candidate will work as an escalation point for suspect or confirmed security incidents. Responsibilities include performing digital forensic analysis following security incident response standard methodologies malware analysis identify indicators of compromise support remediation or coordinate remediation efforts of a security incident and develop documentation to support the security incident response process.
Your key responsibilities
- Investigate coordinate bring to resolution and report on security incidents as they are brought up or identified
- Forensically analyze end user systems and servers found to have possible indicators of compromise
- Analysis of artifacts collected during a security incident/forensic analysis
- Identify security incidents through Hunting operations within a SIEM and other relevant tools
- Interface and connect with server owners system custodians and IT contacts to pursue security incident response activities including: obtaining access to systems digital artifact collection and containment and/or remediation actions
- Provide consultation and assessment on perceived security threats
- Maintain manage improve and update security incident process and protocol documentation
- Regularly provide reporting and metrics on case work
- Resolution of security incidents by identifying root cause and solutions
- Analyze findings in investigative matters and develop fact based reports
- Be oncall to deliver global incident response
Skills and attributes for success
- Resolution of security incidents by identifying root cause and solutions
- Analyze findings in investigative matters and develop factbased reports
- Proven integrity and judgment within a professional environment
- Ability to appropriately balance work/personal priorities
To qualify for the role you must have
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related field
- 5 years experience in incident response computer forensics analysis and/or malware reverse engineering;
- Understanding of security threats vulnerabilities and incident response;
- Understanding of electronic investigation forensic tools and methodologies including: log correlation and analysis forensically handling electronic data knowledge of the computer security investigative processes malware identification and analysis;
- Be familiar with legalities surrounding electronic discovery and analysis;
- Experience with SIEM technologies (i.e. Splunk);
- Deep understanding of both Windows and Unix/Linux based operating systems;
Ideally youll also have
- Hold or be willing to pursue related professional certifications such as GCFE GCFA or GCIH
- Background in security incident response in Cloudbased environments such as Azure
- Programming skills in PowerShell Python and/or C/C
- Understanding of the best security practices for network architecture and server configuration
What we look for
- Demonstrated integrity in a professional environment
- Ability to work independently
- Have a global mindset for working with different cultures and backgrounds
- Knowledgeable in business industry standard security incident response process procedures and life cycle
- Excellent teaming skills
- Excellent social communication and writing skills
What we offer
The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary range/s
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $87700to $164000. The salary range for New York City Metro Area Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $105200to $186400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography. In addition our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage pension and 401(k) plans and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our teamled and leaderenabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external client serving roles to work together in person 4060 of the time over the course of an engagement project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy youll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. Youll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays Winter/Summer breaks Personal/Family Care and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical financial and emotional wellbeing.
- Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
- Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.
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