Security Consultant, STS, Cyber Defense

Google; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in London is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst to enhance incident response capabilities within a Cyber Defense Center. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, proficiency in EDR and SIEM, and knowledge of scripting languages like PowerShell and Python. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to manage security incidents and improve detection capabilities, contributing to safeguarding customer data effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Ongoing education and training

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in designing and securing multi-cloud environments.
• 5 years of experience in SOC analyst or malware research roles.
• Certification in CompTIA Security, CISSP, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Identify challenges in Cyber Defense Centers and formulate strategies for improvement.
• Conduct real-time analysis using SIEM and endpoint technologies.
• Research cybersecurity intelligence sources to improve incident detection.

Skills

Proficient in incident response

Experience with EDR and SIEM technologies

Knowledge of scripting languages

Ability to collaborate with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in designing and securing multi-cloud environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• 5 years of experience in SOC analyst, malware research, threat hunting, or similar roles, working with EDR and SIEM technologies.
• Experience leading incident response activities.

Preferred qualifications

• Certification in one or more of the following: CompTIA Security ; CompTIA Network ; ISC2 (CISSP); SANS-GIAC certification (GSEC, GCIH, GCED, GCFA, GCIA, GNFA, GPEN, GWAPT); CISCO (CCNA); EC-Council (CEH, LPT).
• Experience securing modern cloud-native architectures, including containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and serverless computing.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (i.e., PowerShell and Python).
• Understanding of security controls for common platforms and devices, including Linux and network equipment.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with client stakeholders and other groups within the customer environment to manage resolution for security issues.

About the job

As a Cyber Defense Analyst, you will be responsible for enabling efficient and accurate incident response activities and daily tasks within a Cyber Defense Center (CDC). You will collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams like Security Architects, Security Engineers, Client Information Technology (IT) resources, and other business resource owners, to define requirements and deliver recommendations focused on incident response activities to support the client's CDC. In addition, you may be responsible for the analysis, response, containment, remediation, and long-term improvement of a client's Security Operation Center (SOC) in order to maintain and transform incident detection and response capabilities.

In this role, you will work as a member of a highly technical team in a rapidly changing environment, administer a variety of information security technologies, learn new emerging technologies, and be passionate about protecting customer data and corporate assets from the threats facing multiple industries.

Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's cybersecurity expertise has earned the trust of security professionals and company executives around the world. Our unique combination of renowned frontline experience responding to some of the most complex breaches, nation-state grade threat intelligence, machine intelligence, and the industry's best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about today's advanced threats than anyone.

Responsibilities

• Identify challenges in customer Cyber Defense Centers and formulate strategies for improvement, plan implementation of improvements, and execute/oversee plans to completion.
• Conduct real-time analysis using SIEM, endpoint, and network based technologies with a focus on identifying security events and false positives. Advise on CDC, CSIRT, and SOC management activities.
• Research and leverage cybersecurity intelligence sources, attacker techniques, containment methodologies, and remediation processes to improve Security Operation Center (SOC) incident detection and response capabilities.
• Engage and collaborate with client stakeholders and other groups within the customer environment to drive resolution for security issues.
• Provide consultation and support for deployment and operations of Google SecOps in client environments. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Cloud Forensics and Incident Response, advising client Security Operations Centers (SOC) on methodologies and techniques.