Senior Security Analyst I, Incident Response
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5 days ago
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Job Summary
This position is part of AbbVies Information Security & Risk Management (ISRM) team. We are here to put our partners in a position to succeed. We do it by providing the knowledge tools and support they need to effectively use data and technology while also effectively managing risk.
AbbVie Information Security is looking for a highly motivated diligent and skillful defender to join the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT). The CSIRT working within the Cyber Security Operations (CSO) function is responsible for responding investigating containing eradicating and remediating security incidents. Join us as a Senior Security Analyst I Incident Response to support and improve our efforts to defend against adversaries and help our business continue to have remarkable impacts on peoples lives.
This highly technical role will be primarily responsible for responding to cyber security incidents escalated by the Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC); driving containment eradication and recovery efforts; assisting in improving AbbVies threat detection capabilities; investigating ad-hoc cases; conducting threat hunts; and being a major contributor during critical cyber security incidents.
The ideal candidate must have prior experience with performing cyber security investigations including performing triage and analyzing large data sets as well as in depth knowledge of the latest threats tactics and techniques used by adversaries and how to identify them.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a Tier 3 escalation point for cyber security incidents at AbbVie executing response plans and coordinating activity as needed
- Identify process improvement opportunities and develop subsequent plans of action to resolve gaps with minimal management intervention or direction
- Interpret and summarize technical information for presentation to non-technical business contacts (i.e. executive incident summaries)
- Develop integrate improve cyber security incident response playbooks and documentation for the team
- Identify capability gaps and assist in developing those capabilities or implementing technology as needed
- Examine log system and malware data to assess incident scope and impact
- Prepare formal reports on incident findings
- Drive improvements in cyber security incident detection
- Drive improvements in cyber security incident response automation capabilities
- Act as a first responder for cyber security incidents during normal business/off-hours and on-call
- Participate and conduct threat hunts as needed
- Act as Incident Commander for Priority 3 incidents and Priority 2 incidents as required
- Assist and drive cyber security awareness and education initiatives as needed
Qualifications :
Basic Qualifications
- Demonstrated competency in log analysis or investigative activities in roles such as incident response threat intelligence security testing or threat/vulnerability response.
- Knowledgeable on multiple technologies and systems that support CSOC and CSIRT services (e.g. SOAR SIEM IPS/IDS EDR etc.)
- Expert level understanding of incident response terminology and methodologies
- Advanced level understanding of Windows OS artifacts TCP/IP networking malware behaviors
- Familiarity with ITIL concepts and services
- Ability to author clear and concise incident reports
- Ability to successfully professionally and respectfully interact with non-technical in-business contacts
- Ability to work independently without direction for day-to-day activities
- Willingness to be available as needed for major and critical incident response activities during off-hours; and be on-call as required
- Capable of learning new concepts and processes quickly and adapting to a constantly changing environment
- Education & Experience - Minimum of one of the following:
- Minimum of 8 years of IT experience with 6 years in a specialized information security role
- Bachelors Degree in computer science or related technical field and 6 years of IT experience
- Bachelors Degree in computer science or related technical field and 5 years of specialized information security experience
- Masters Degree in computer science or related technical field and 4 years of specialized information security experience
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience participating in major/critical or complicated cyber security incidents
- Experience with incident response methodologies within enterprise cloud environments
- Experience analyzing and pivoting on large sets of data with the ability to identify patterns anomalies and outliers
- Familiarity with digital forensics concepts and tools malware reversal concepts and techniques and data loss and data protection concepts and processes
- Familiarity with various scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell Python JavaScript)
- Certifications consisting of any of the following: GIAC Forensic Examiner (GCFE) GIAC Forensic Analyst (GCFA) GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics (GASF)
- 4-year college degree in computer science or related technical field is preferred
Additional Information :
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Security Management
- Sensitive Information Management
- Pressure Management
- Risk Analysis
- Access Control
- Safety Procedures
- Security Measures
- Security Training
- Risk Assessment
- Access Point
- Security Checks
- Detect Signs
- Safe Environment
- Security System
- Security Reports
About Company
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more
