Info Security Specialist - Remote

Role Overview:As an InfoSec Specialist, you will lead cloud security efforts as part of McAfee’s SOC to be the first line of defense. You will use various defense tools to conduct analysis, help strengthen security controls and drive cross-functional team efforts with a customer-oriented approach to ensure that a secure workspace is provided to McAfee’s workforce.
This is a remote position in India. We will only consider candidates currently in India and are not offering relocation assistance at this time.

About The Role:

• Lead content and process development for existing and new cyber defense tools; Lead creation and validation of signatures or indicators of compromise (IOCs) which can be implemented on cyber defense network tools in response to new or observed threats.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve computer security incidents, to improve security posture of McAfee’s infrastructure and vulnerability compliance.
• Enhance workflows for cloud native (security and logging) tools of GCP, AWS, Azure etc.
• Experience in designing, configuring, and deploying cloud security services such as Azure log analytics, Azure Security center, MCAS.
• Notify SOC managers and cyber incident responders of suspected cyber incidents and articulate the event's history, status, and potential impact for further action in accordance with the cyber incident response plan and procedures.
• Document ongoing incidents, after action reports and escalate incidents (including event’s history, status, and potential impact for further action) that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment.
• Monitor external data sources (e.g., cyber defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams, Security Focus) to maintain currency of cyber defense threat condition and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise.

About You:

• Must have minimum 3-6 years of experience with the following:
• Exercising solid critical thinking and analytical skills Leading efforts during one or more phases of Incident Response lifecycle Application of cybersecurity principles and risk management basics to mitigate risk Leading & collaborating with multiple teams to drive improvements and resolutions Cloud security monitoring – detection and response (AWS, GCP and Azure).
• Outstanding knowledge of the Security Operation Center (SOC) & the Information Security Common Body of Knowledge and best practice.
• Preferred certifications: GCIH, GCFA, CEH, Network+, Security+, cloud service provider certifications or equivalent industry standard certifications.
• Flexible to work in UK, US shifts.

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Company Overview

McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.

Company Benefits and Perks:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Bonus Program
• Pension and Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for Community Involvement

We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.