Associate Digital Forensics Incident Response Analyst

NTT DATA, Inc.; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 360 000 - 480 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company is seeking an Associate Digital Forensics Incident Response Analyst to join their team in Gqeberha, South Africa. This entry-level position requires assisting with threat detection and response to security incidents. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant bachelor's degree and certifications like GSEC or GCIA. The role focuses on security monitoring and working with cyber security specialists in a hybrid working environment. Opportunities for growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are core company values.

Responsibilities

• Assist with prevention and resolution of security breaches.
• Support access management activities.
• Implement security audit schedules.
• Interact with global Cyber Security Analysts.
• Notify teams based on alert priorities.
• Communicate response status and analysis.
• Follow and update established processes.
• Log and manage service requests.

Skills

Knowledge of technological advances in information security

Understanding system inter-relationships

Knowledge of information security management

Understanding current and emerging threats

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)

SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

Tools

End Point Protection Software

Enterprise Detection & Response software

SIEM technologies

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 Associate Digital Forensics Incident Response Analyst is an entry level subject matter expert, responsible for assisting with the detection and monitoring of threats and suspicious activity affecting the organization's technology domain. This role acts as the technical first responder by supporting the work of technical staff from various business areas as well as third-party technical experts. This role uses their technical competencies of systems and automated mechanisms to detect unauthorized activity on company's information assets.

Key responsibilities

• Assists with the prevention and resolution of security breaches and ensures incident and problem management processes are initiated.
• Supports access management activities according to the policy.
• Assists with the implementation of and discusses security service audit schedules, review access authorization and performs the required access controls and testing to identify security weaknesses.
• Interacts with a global team of Cyber Security Analysts and specialists.
• Notifies internal and/or external teams according to agreed alert priority levels, escalation trees, 1st level triaging of security alerts, events, and notifications.
• Communicates status of response, resolution and final root cause analysis to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Ability to follow and update 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.

To thrive in this role, you need to have

• Knowledge of technological advances within the information security arena.
• Understanding of inter-relationships in an overall system or process.
• Knowledge of information security management and policies.
• Maintain an understanding of current and emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.

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

• Entry level experience in a Technology Information Security Industry.
• Experience using End Point Protection Software.
• Experience using Enterprise Detection & Response software.
• Experience or knowledge of SIEM and IPS technologies.
• Experience with Wireshark or tcpdump to identify normal and abnormal/malicious traffic patterns and behaviors.

Workplace type

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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.

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