Sr Cyber Intelligence Analyst-Remote

Freddie Mac; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Freddie Mac is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to enhance their cybersecurity measures. This role includes evaluating security incidents, conducting malware analysis, and improving existing SOC procedures, offering a supportive environment for career advancement and cutting-edge technology engagement.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience as SOC Analyst, focusing on incident response.
• Proficient with IBM QRadar and various operating systems.
• Strong understanding of advanced cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Assess and improve SOC tools and procedures.
• Coordinate security incident response efforts.
• Evaluate and analyze complex malicious code.

Skills

Malware reverse engineering

Incident response

Analyzing advanced cyber threats

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

IBM QRadar

Linux

TCP/IP

UNIX

MS-Windows

Job description

Employer Industry: Information Security and Cybersecurity

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement within a Fortune Global 500 organization
- Engaging in innovative projects to enhance information security
- Supportive and collaborative work environment with talented teams
- Chance to work on cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in cybersecurity
- Involvement in critical incident response efforts and security operations

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Assess, prioritize, and take action on requests to improve existing Security Operation Center (SOC) tools and procedures
- Coordinate security incident response efforts in partnership with management to ensure resolution
- Evaluate and analyze complex malicious code using various tools and techniques
- Conduct reverse-engineering for known and suspected malware files
- Produce detailed reports on malware attributes, functionality, and detection indicators

What is Required (Qualifications):
- 2-3 years' experience as a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, including incident response roles
- Experience in malware reverse engineering and sandboxing
- Proficient with IBM QRadar and significant experience with Linux, TCP/IP, UNIX, and MS-Windows
- Strong understanding of advanced cyber threats and related tools, tactics, and procedures
- Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent (preferred)

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Demonstrated experience using open-source malware analysis tools (e.g., OllyDbg, Radare, GDB)
- Ability to analyze shellcode, packed, and obfuscated code
- Expertise in developing network and host-based signatures for malware identification
- Knowledge of behavioral-based threat models and security incident response strategies

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