Technical Consultant-Threat Detection Response & Intelligence

International Business Machines Corporation; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) in India invites a Technical Consultant: Threat Detection Response & Intelligence to help safeguard client networks by detecting, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats using SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and XDR tools.

You will work with Windows, Mac, and Linux logs, follow MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks, manage incident reports, and provide actionable security recommendations to customers.

Qualifications

• Exposure to cybersecurity tools including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and XDR platforms.
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks.
• Ability to interpret logs from Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
• Experience in vulnerability management and threat intelligence activities.
• Familiarity with security technologies and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Investigate security incidents using SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and XDR platforms.
• Prioritize and manage incident reports with actionable recommendations.
• Interpret logs from Windows, macOS, and Linux to identify threats.
• Participate in vulnerability management and cyber threat intelligence activities.
• Deliver recommendations to strengthen client security posture.

Skills

Event investigations

Incident response

Threat analysis

Vulnerability management

Cyber threat intelligence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

XDR

MITRE ATT&CK

Cyber Kill Chain

Job description

Your Role and Responsibilities:

As a Technical Consultant: Threat Detection Response & Intelligence, you play a vital role in safeguarding an organization's digital infrastructure by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats. This position involves using a variety of cybersecurity tools to monitor, prioritize, investigate, and respond to security incidents.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include:

• Conduct Event Investigations: Investigate security incidents using SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and XDR platforms, and apply industry frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain to understand and counter adversary tactics effectively.
• Manage Incident Reports: Prioritize and manage incident reports, providing actionable recommendations and responses to strengthen the client's security posture.
• Analyze Network and Endpoint Events: Interpret security tools and logs from Windows, MAC, and Linux systems to identify potential threats.
• Engage in Vulnerability Management: Participate in vulnerability management and cyber threat intelligence activities to identify and anticipate potential threats.
• Provide Actionable Recommendations: Deliver recommendations and responses to clients to enhance their security posture.

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:

Master's Degree

Required Technical and Professional Expertise:

• Exposure to Cybersecurity Tools: Familiarity with a variety of cybersecurity tools, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and XDR platforms, to monitor, prioritize, investigate, and respond to security incidents.
• Understanding of Industry Frameworks: Knowledge of industry frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain to understand and counter adversary tactics effectively.
• Experience with Network and Endpoint Analysis: Ability to interpret security tools and logs from Windows, MAC, and Linux systems to identify potential threats.
• Exposure to Vulnerability Management: Participation in vulnerability management and cyber threat intelligence activities to identify and anticipate potential threats.
• Certification in Security Technologies: Familiarity with security technologies and certifications related to threat detection, response, and intelligence.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience:

• Familiarity with Scripting Languages: Exposure to scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash is beneficial for automating tasks and interacting with various cybersecurity tools.
• Knowledge of Cloud Security: Understanding cloud security principles and experience working with cloud-based security solutions can be advantageous in identifying and mitigating cyber threats.
• Exposure to Threat Intelligence Platforms: Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and feeds can aid in staying up-to-date with emerging threats and improving incident response capabilities.

Years of Experience:

3 - 8