First Line Security Event Analyst for NATO with security clearance

Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization

As a First Line Security Event Analyst (FLSEA) you will perform initial analysis of logs and network traffic determine alert severity and escalate when required. The analyst will collate information and present findings in a clear structured format providing remediation ecommendations and first line response where applicable.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and assessments of security events within NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) team.

• Provide analysis of firewall IDS anti-virus and other network sensor produced events and present findings.

• Appropriately leverage the comprehensive extended toolset (e.g. Log Collection Intrusion Detection Packet Capture VA Network Devices etc.) for enhancing investigations.

• Support the end-to-end Incident Handling process.

• Support threat intelligence sharing and block list management activities.

• Propose optimisations and enhancements which help to maintain and improve NATOs Cyber Security posture

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A university degree in a technical subject with a focus on Information Technology (IT) obtained from a nationally recognised/certified institution in addition to a minimum of 1 year experience in the field of cyber security analysis. The lack of a degree may be compensated by at least 3 years of relevant experience in field of cyber security analysis. Similarly candidates lacking experience can compensate by demonstrating a high level of knowledge in the field of cybersecurity.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of computer and communications security including knowledge of TCP/IP networking Windows and Linux operating systems.

• Broad understanding of common network security threats and mitigation techniques.

• Experience in the following:
  - Security Information and Event Management products (SIEM) e.g. Splunk.
  - Analysis of Network Based Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS) events e.g. FirePower Palo Alto Network Threat Prevention.
  - Log analysis from a variety of sources (e.g. Firewalls Proxies Routers DNS and other security appliances).
  - Network traffic capture analysis using Wireshark.

• Logical approach to analysis and ability to perform structured security investigations using large complex data sets.

• Good written and spoken communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Desirable:
  - Holding industry leading certifications in the area of cyber security such as GCIA GNFA GCIH.
  - Computer Incident Response Centre (CIRT) Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT).
  - Proficiency in Intrusion/Incident Detection and Handling.
  - Experience in the following areas:

• Full Packet Capture systems e.g. RSA/NetWitness.

• Endpoint Detection and Response Systems (EDR).

• Computer forensics tools (stand alone online and network).

• Military communication systems and networks.

If youve read the description and feel this role is a great match wed love to hear from you! Click Apply for this job to be directed to a brief questionnaire. It should only take a few moments to complete and well be in touch promptly if your experience aligns with our needs.