Sr Analyst

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The Senior Analyst provides second-level technical client support such as: cyber security analysis of detected anomalies; deep analysis of the operating system; dealing with system crashes and bug fixes; handling troubleshooting; packets capture; configurations; restoring from back up; repair for appliances networks and infrastructure and other system issues.
This role upholds defined service level agreements (SLA) and customer service excellence. The Sr. Analyst continues to develop a platform of technical expertise.
What Youll Do:
Services Delivery - 24x7 Support (70%)
Monitors and resolves support requests. Escalates unresolved issues to senior team members and/or manager(s)
Performs deep analysis of the operating system. Handles cyber incidents system crashes and bug fixes. Handles troubleshooting packets captures configurations restoring from back up and repair for appliances networks infrastructure and other system issues. Issues may multiple interactions with clients and/or vendors to resolve
Identifies efficiencies and improvements in workflow thus reducing false-positives in client environments
Performs root cause analysis and collaborates with Consultants and other Analysts to solve repetitive system performance or configuration problems
Provides technical knowledge transfer to clients and internal department on low complexity problems
Identifies records and escalates service performance trends anomalies and SLA breaches to senior leadership
Applies Trusted Advisor techniques to build up client trust and influence loyalty
Professional Development (30%)
Provides mentorship and guidance to less senior resources as a trusted advisor in the application of Sirius methodologies and the use of tools and templates to troubleshoot client requests
Attends training sessions or shadowing activities and obtains industry related certifications as determined by the Manager
What You Need to Succeed:
Must-Have:
Bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) or 3-year diploma in Engineering Computer Science or a Technology related field
Has one of the following required combinations of technical certifications and experience:
o Holds technical certifications for at least three (3) technologies for which Forsythe Technology provides managed security services* and has at least one (1) year of IT Support experience that includes firewall configuration and administration with Palo Alto and Checkpoint SIEM tools and cloud security in a client-focused environment and/or working in a Security Operations Centre
o Holds technical certifications for at least two (2) technologies for which Forsythe Technology provides managed security services* and has at least two (2) years of IT Support experience that includes firewall configuration and administration with Palo Alto and Checkpoint SIEM tools and cloud security in a client-focused environment and/or working in Security Operations Centre
o Holds at least one (1) technical certification for a technology for which Forsythe Technology provides managed security services* and has at least four (4) years of IT Support experience that includes firewall configuration and administration with Palo Alto and Checkpoint SIEM tools and cloud security in a client-focused environment and/or working in Security Operations Centre
*Managed Security Services technical certifications may include but are not limited to: Check Point: CCSA CCSE: Cisco; CCNA-Security CCNP Security CCIE Security; Blue Coat: BCCPA BCCPE; Palo Alto: ACE PCNSE; QRadar; SANS GCIA GCIH Splunk LogRhythm Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services (AWS) or similar technology certifications
Other Position Requirements:
Positive influence on the floor
Is approachable helps teammates
Willing participant in coaching system always learning
Experience with direct call handling/ticket management in a client-based support environment
Experience with direct system engineering or support involving hardware software and services at an enterprise level for at least one product line in Managed Security Services
Direct experience working with internal and external teams to troubleshoot simple configuration hardware software and services
Demonstrated understanding of company products and services and IT infrastructure systems
Demonstrated ability to investigate less complex problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors from multiple IT infrastructure systems
Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships and contribute to measurable team and/or organizational objectives in a consulting environments
Demonstrated ability to achieve high level of Customer Satisfaction on all engagements
Demonstrated good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for meeting technical requirements within the context of best practices and making recommendations necessary to achieve targeted objective

Proven ability to collaborate ensuring that others input is gathered and discussed
Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance to less experienced team members
Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision using latitude for independent judgment
Demonstrated resourcefulness in working with disparate clients and internal departments to deliver technical services
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated Word Excel Visio PowerPoint and Outlook skills
Nice-to-have:
Cloud security experience with Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Palo Alto and/or Check Point Certification
IBM QRadar and Exabeam experience
Previous work experience in a Managed Services Security Operations Centre (SOC)
Essential Functions:
The position is part of a 7 day per week 24 hour per day managed services operations. To provide the required coverage must be willing to work weekends holidays and overtime.
At CDW we strive to offer market-competitive total rewards packages to attract and retain talent. As such we are committed to pay transparency and ensuring fair compensation for all our coworkers. Each of our roles is assigned a salary range that is informed by multiple sources of market data. We determine individual pay within a given range based on a candidates prior experience knowledge skills and abilities. This approach allows us to offer competitive and equitable salaries that reflect the value and responsibilities of each role at CDW.
Salary : $75000

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