L2 Security Engineer

Job Description

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Responsible for initial or secondary triage of security incidents identified by internal controls or external SOC partners
• Proficient in Threat Research and understands the latest malware trends, common attack TTPs, and the general threat landscape
• Proficient in Incident Response and automation workflows as it relates to Security Operations
• Demonstrates ability to author content using a variety of query languages, as well as scripting for event enrichment and investigation
• Detects, identifies, and responds to cyber events, threats, security risks and vulnerabilities in line with cyber security policies and procedures
• Conducts threat hunting and analysis using various toolsets based on intelligence gathered
• Responsible for documenting the incident life cycle, conducting handoffs’, escalation, and providing support during cyber incidents
• Create detailed Incident Reports and contribute to lessons learned in collaboration with the team
• Works with vulnerability management resources to uncover and prioritize potential risks and makes specific recommendations to reduce the threat landscape and minimize risk
• Works with leadership and the engineering team to improve and expand available toolsets when warranted

• are critical for the role

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills:

• Experience with one or more Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions
• Understanding of common Attack methods and their SIEM signatures
• Experience in security monitoring, Incident Response (IR), security tools configuration and security remediation
• Strong knowledge and experience in Security Event Analysis capability
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stack, SSL/TLS, IPSEC, SMTP/IMAP, FTP, HTTP etc.)
• Understanding of Operating System, Web Server, database, and Security devices (firewall/NIDS/NIPS) logs and log formats
• Understanding of String Parsing and Regular Expressions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of personal integrity, and the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves
• Passionate about Cybersecurity domain and has the inclination to learn current technologies / concepts / improvements
• Excellent in security incident handling, documentation, root cause analysis, troubleshooting and publishing post-Incident Reports.

• Strong experience with cyber security in the domains of cyber threat intelligence and analysis, security monitoring and incident response
• Experience of network and system vulnerabilities, malware, networking protocols and attack methods to exploit vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and attack methodologies
• Experience working with EDRs, Proxies, and anti-virus
• Knowledge of intrusion detection methodologies and techniques for detecting host- and network-based intrusions via intrusion detection technologies
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Experience:

• More than 4-6 years of experience in Enterprise Cybersecurity or with a reputed Services / consulting firm offering Security Consulting, Implementation and Managed Security services
• More than 4 years of technical experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) and Information Security required
• Experience with one or more Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or equivalent discipline

• Professional Certifications like CEH, CCSE, CCNA, Security+, etc., will be plus

• SIEM certifications

Reporting Relationships

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