Cyber Security Defensive Operation Analyst

Volt Service Corporation Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Singapore is seeking a Cyber Security Defensive Analyst to join its Cyber Intelligence and Response Centre. The role involves conducting technical analyses, managing cybersecurity incidents, and coordinating incidents with stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Computer Science or a related field, possesses relevant certifications, and demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills. This position requires a proactive approach to threat mitigation and effective teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree from a reputable university or significant course work in related fields.
• One or more professional certifications (CISSP, GCIH) are beneficial.
• Good emotional intelligence and team player.
• Calm under pressure with effective oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a good understanding of cyber security risks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical analysis and triage alerts from log sources to determine impact.
• Process security threats to identify potential risks and impacts.
• Work with the CIRC threat intelligence team to enhance contextual analysis.
• Lead communications with end users for cybersecurity incident updates.
• Provide duty analyst support during weekends, ensuring operational monitoring.
• Coordinate projects for rollout and implementation with local stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide newer team members in technical and incident management.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Team player

Calm under pressure

Fluency in English

Effective communication

Time management

Self-motivated

Cyber security knowledge

Networking knowledge

Forensic tools understanding

Knowledge of security standards

Cyber Kill Chain understanding

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Networking, or related fields

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are looking for a Cyber Security Defensive Analyst to join our Cyber Intelligence and Response Centre (CIRC). The Global Cyber Security Department oversees a 24/7 follow-the-sun operation with counterparts in EMEA and NAFTA. This role focuses on providing an intelligence-driven approach towards incident response affecting any Mercedes-Benz assets and providing containment, eradication and recovery of affected assets involved in a cybersecurity incident in a timely and efficient manner. Furthermore, the role requires the mitigation of identified threat, addresses identified vulnerabilities and also provide incident coordination towards internal stakeholders and external customers. The role is crucial in enabling business by ensuring agile security operations and maintaining a secure environment. As a Cyber Security Defensive Analyst, you will be responsible for:

1. Conducting technical analysis and triaging of triggering alerts ingested from log sources to determine impact, scope of impact and determine corresponding remedial actions to mitigate, contain and/or otherwise limit the impact of the incident.
2. Analysing, triaging and processing security threats to identify potential risk gaps and corresponding organizational impact by conducting in-depth analysis of the identified threat, attack vector or intelligence information.
3. Working closely with the CIRC threat intelligence team to aid in the enhancement of contextual analysis and providing threat hunting support towards Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) related Indicators of Compromise (IoCs).
4. Taking the lead in managing Mercedes-Benz end users and stakeholders in providing cybersecurity incidents updates and other related activities that might arise from time to time during the incident coord
5. Providing duty analyst support for the CIRC operations during weekends, utilizing a pre-defined duty roaster, ensuring the continued operations and monitoring of threats and triggering alerts 24 by 7, follow the sun model.
6. Coordinating projects assigned by the Head of Global Defensive Operations towards the rollout, implementation and acting as the point of contact for local stakeholders towards the implementation and coordination of the projects assigned.
7. Providing technical inputs towards the virtual teams as assigned by the Head of Global Defensive Operations towards the operational directions, method determination and other related administrative support required from time to time.
8. Provide guidance and technical support in mentoring and guiding newer members of the team in technical and incident management skills and processes.

Qualifications

• External - Degree from a reputable university or significant course work in Computer Science, Networking, engineering or other computer-related fields of study -
• One or more of the following professional certification is beneficial: CISSP, GCIH or similar.
• Have good emotional intelligence and is a proven team player
• Rational and able to remain calm under pressure -
• Fluency in the English Language -
• Effective oral and written communication skills -
• Good timekeeping ability to cope with a tight deadline and achieve operational objectives -
• Self-motivated with the ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimum supervision -
• Proficient understanding of cyber and IT security risk, threat, and prevention measures -
• Proficient understanding of networking and network security technologies. - Good understanding of Forensic tools and methodology used in incident response -
• Good knowledge of security standards and best practices - Good understanding of various operating systems -
• Good understanding of the Cyber Kill Chain and the ability to display clear analytical skills - Previous experience in a corporate or enterprise environment, engaging with and responding to a diverse array of internal stakeholders, including senior management. -
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) -
• Knowledge of Splunkisbeneficial