Junior Security Analyst 1

Junior Security Analyst – The Solenis Junior Security Analyst (JSA) has a wide variety of skills, including performing intrusion analysis, a deep understanding of the 18x5 security monitoring environment. The SSA role requires defense against cyber threats by identifying and triaging security incidents. The ideal person in this role brings experience in monitoring and investigating network and endpoint intrusions, as well as experience handling security incidents within the Security Operations Center (SOC).

This role must be able to solve complex problems independently and know when to escalate issues to senior IT Security Leads and Managers. This individual will work with multiple technology platforms and interface with other groups within IT Security Operations.

The Solenis Junior Security Analyst (JSA) for the SOC will be responsible for responding to Security incidents/alerts, and threats that impact information security at Solenis.  This individual's role includes the following functions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze security event logs from various systems and applications.
• Experience in responding to security incidents and investigations, including data breaches, malware infections, and denial-of-service attacks.
• Expertise in L1 SOC operations on Security tools, eg: EDR, SIEM, Network logs, DLP, and email security.
• Perform preliminary analysis and assist in forensic investigations as required.
• Experience in handling various operating systems.
• Research emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid in the identification of Security incidents.
• Familiar with the IOC’s block/allow actions.
• Good experience in analyzing phishing emails and security threats.
• Familiar with email security policies and best practices to safeguard against threats such as phishing, malware, and data breaches.
• Escalates issues to other senior team members upon exhausting all technical options available to them.
• Perform/review regular vulnerability assessment reports to identify weaknesses in systems and applications.
• Analyze external threat feeds and stay informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities relevant to the organization.

Engage in research and development of security solutions, testing new tools and methods for potential implementation.