Senior Information Security Incident Response Analyst

NTT; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Information Security Incident Response Analyst, where you will manage security incidents and communicate effectively with stakeholders. This remote role requires advanced technical knowledge and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. You will play a crucial role in protecting the organization's technology domain and ensuring a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in Technology Information Security Industry.
• Knowledge of SIEM and IPS technologies.
• Experience with Wireshark or tcpdump.

Responsibilities

• Manages prevention and resolution of security breaches.
• Implements security service audit schedules.
• Communicates status of response and resolution to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)

SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

Tools

SIEM

IPS

Wireshark

tcpdump

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Senior Information Security Incident Response Analyst is an advanced subject matter expert, responsible for detecting and monitoring escalated threats and suspicious activity affecting the organization's technology domain (servers, networks, appliances and all infrastructure supporting production applications for the enterprise, as well as development environments).

This role acts as the technical second responder for the team and supports the work of technical staff from various business areas, as well as third-party technical experts.

The Senior Information Security Incident Response uses their technical competencies of systems and automated mechanisms to detect unauthorized activity on company information assets.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages the prevention and resolution of security breaches and ensure incident and problem management processes are initiated.
• Performs access management activities according to the policy.
• Implements and discusses security service audit schedules, review access authorization and perform the required access controls and testing to identify security weaknesses.
• Interacts with a global team of Cyber Security Analysts and specialists.
• Manages 2nd level triaging of security alerts, events, and notifications.
• Manages notifications of internal and/or external teams according to agreed alert priority levels, and escalation trees.
• Communicates status of response, resolution and final root cause analysis to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Follows and updates established and/or ad-hoc processes and work instructions and create procedures where deficiencies are identified.
• Logs, manages and coordinates service requests through to resolution including the identification, isolation, resolution and escalation of IT infrastructure faults.
• Maintains an understanding of current and emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Advanced understanding of End Point Protection Software.
• Advanced understanding of Enterprise Detection and Response software.
• Advanced knowledge of technological advances within the information security arena.
• Advanced understanding of inter-relationships in an overall system or process.
• Advanced knowledge of information security management and policies.
• Advanced understanding risk management principles and frameworks is crucial for prioritizing and addressing security incidents
• Advanced understanding of the organization's business operations, goals, and objectives enables the analyst to align incident response efforts with the broader business strategy.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and end-users, as well as working with cross-functional teams during incident response.
• Ability to think critically, analyze information, and solve medium to complex problems.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science or related preferred.
• SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or equivalent preferred.
• SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) or equivalent preferred.
• SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent preferred

Required Experience:

• Advanced experience in a Technology Information Security Industry.
• Advanced experience or knowledge of SIEM and IPS technologies.
• Advanced experience with Wireshark or tcpdump to identify normal and abnormal/malicious traffic patterns and behaviors.

Workplace type:

Remote Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.