CyberCX - Security Analyst

Accenture PLC; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCX, part of Accenture, is seeking a security-focused analyst to perform SIEM based event analysis and incident triage for clients in New Zealand. You will collaborate with a team to monitor security events, conduct vulnerability assessments, and support threat hunting activities.

Based in Auckland, you will work with CyberCX colleagues to improve security controls and communicate with clients. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in IT security and a passion for learning, with strong analytical

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in information technology or similar field (preferred).
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Basic IT experience.
• Previous experience with IT security tools and controls is desirable, including SIEM, IDS/IPS/ Anti-virus, WAF etc.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in responding to setbacks in an agile and resilient manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform SIEM based event analysis and incident triage, incident management, and escalation to customers.
• Day-to-day you will: Conduct and review vulnerability assessments, and assess potential data sets and feeds for security value and impact.
• Identify and analyse events of interest as part of threat hunting activities.
• Use case development and improvement.
• Assist with customer management, process and governance improvement, audit compliance etc, and provide general project support.
• Prepare internal and client communications around security issues.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Agile/resilient mindset

IT security tools experience

SIEM familiarity

Education

IT/Computer Science degree or equivalent

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Anti-virus

WAF

Job description

The work we do matters

CyberCX, part of Accenture, protects and defends our customers and communities by providing the most comprehensive range of cyber security professional services in the region.

With more than 1,400 team members across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and US, we are a leading force in cyber security, offering services from strategy, GRC, managed security services, cloud security, digital forensics and cyber education.

If you’re ready to work with teammates that get you, a leader that supports you and customers that need you, then you’re ready for CyberCX.

How you will make an impact

• Perform SIEM based event analysis and incident triage, incident management, and escalation to customers
• Day-to-day you will:
• Conduct and review vulnerability assessments, and assess potential data sets and feeds for security value and impact
• Identify and analyse events of interest as part of threat hunting activities
• Use case development and improvement
• Assist with customer management, process and governance improvement, audit compliance etc, and provide general project support
• Prepare internal and client communications around security issues
• Actively collaborate across CyberCX, and continuously look for ways to add value.
• Facilitate communication, partnerships, and cross-pollination across the business to allow teams to better engage and service customers
• Mentoring and participate in training associate security analysts

When required, work will be for 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 7am-6pm, Monday-Friday as agreed with manager.

Skills & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in information technology or similar field (preferred)
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Basic IT experience
• Previous experience with IT security tools and controls is desirable, including SIEM, IDS/IPS/ Anti-virus, WAF etc
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Skilled in responding to setbacks in an agile and resilient manner

Please note that due to the nature of this role, it is amandatoryrequirement that all applicants hold full working rights in New Zealand