Security Analyst L1

Ensign is hiring ! L1 Responsibilities · Act as Incident first responder for a 24/7 staffed SOC · Perform security monitoring, vulnerability management, data loss / policy violation prevention and threat hunting · Monitor security sensors and review logs to identify network anomalies or intrusions · Provide analysis from monitoring, research and assessment of security log data from a large number of heterogeneous security devices · Escalate security incidents using established policies and procedures in a timely manner · Liaise with Ensign customers on security intrusions, identifying root cause and recommend mitigation step(s)/ remedial action(s) · Perform initial analysis of security events, network traffic, and logs · Assist with the development of incident response plans, workflows, and SOPs · Work directly with threat intelligence analysts to convert intelligence into useful detection · Monitoring the Managed Endpoint and Detection Response (MDR) platforms and performing analysis for notifications · Performing Response action on Managed Endpoint and Detection Response (MDR) platforms based on standardize workflow and agreement with clients. · Act as a liaison party for configured alerts to monitor performance of security sensors and tools · Fulfil Change Requests, Service Requests and respond to internal / external enquiries with regards to Incident Management Requirements · Diploma/Degree in Information System/Information Security from a recognized institution · 1 year of working experience in networking environment · Basic, yet sound knowledge of network routing and switching fundamentals to include knowledge of Multiprotocol Layer Switching (MPLS) · Basic, yet sound technical understanding of operating systems, network architecture and design · Has understanding of network, server and application fundamentals, and its protocols within OSI layer framework · Basic, yet sound knowledge of encryption, key management and cryptology · Proven ability to plan and prioritize work, both their own and that of project team · Sound understanding of organizational issues and challenges. Able to work effectively with participants at all levels in an organization · Ability to analyze problems and determine root causes, generating alternatives, evaluating and selecting alternatives and implementing solutions · Possess excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate to teammates as well as technical and executive level staff Preferred Skills /Qualities · Professional information technology/security certifications such as ITIL, CCNA and CEH will be preferred but related qualification (i.e. GCIA, CISSP etc.) will be an advantage Other Special Working Conditions · Able to perform 12-hour shift duties (2 days’ work with 2 off-days). Working hours: AM - 8:30am to 8:30pm; PM - 8:30pm to 8:30am. Shift patterns and duration may vary from time to time