Hybrid Cyber Threat Detection – Active Defense Analyst

at EY

• Job title: Cyber Threat Detection – Active Defense Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $128,100 - $239,600 per year
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Tech skills: Linux, Unix
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Hoboken, United States

About the role

• Active Defense Analyst in Cyber Threat Detection assisting EY in fortifying enterprise security. Emulating attacker behaviors and identifying vulnerabilities within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis of attacker techniques and emulate those attacks
• Identify security breaches through Hunting operations within a SIEM
• Analyze artifacts collected during security tests or investigations
• Communicate with IT contacts to pursue security testing activities
• Create presentations supporting findings
• Maintain and improve security testing process documentation
• Identify means to disrupt attacker actions and enhance defender response capabilities

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience in areas such as threat intelligence, intrusion analysis, incident response, malware analysis, or penetration testing
• Demonstrated understanding of the threat intelligence life cycle and network threats
• Knowledge of security incident response process and performing security audits
• Understanding of Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems
• Familiarity with IP networking concepts
• Global mind-set for working with different cultures and backgrounds
• Proven integrity and judgment in a professional environment
• Teaming skills and ability to work independently
• Good social, communication, and writing skills
• Associates Degree or relevant certifications (GPEN, CISSP, Security+, etc.)

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Pension and 401(k) plans
• Flexible vacation policy
• Paid time off options
• EY Paid Holidays
• Winter/Summer breaks
• Personal/Family Care