Senior Security Analyst-GSOC

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews alerts generated by SentinelOne and implement appropriate containment and mitigation measures

Analyzes payloads using JoeSandbox and escalates to the appropriate team as necessary

Collaborates with the Forensics team to conduct threat hunting using identified Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)

Assists the Tiger Team in targeted collections of systems based on identified malicious activities in the client's environment

Conducts historical log reviews to support threat hunting efforts and ensures all malicious artifacts are mitigated in the SentinelOne console

Examines client-provided documents and files to supplement the SOC investigation and mitigation strategy

Stays up to date on the latest Threat Actor Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs)

Conducts perimeter scans of client infrastructure and reports any identified vulnerabilities to the Tiger Team for appropriate escalation

Manages client-related tasks within the ConnectWise Manage ticketing system as part of the Client Handling Lifecycle

Creates user accounts in SentinelOne console for the client

Generates Threat Reports showcasing activity observed within the SentinelOne product

Execute passphrase exports as needed for client offboarding

Submit legacy installer requests to ensure the team is properly equipped for deployment

Assists with uninstalling/migrating SentinelOne

Generates Ranger reports to provide needed visibility into client environments

Manages and organizes client assets (multi-site and multi-group accounts)

Applies appropriate interoperability exclusions relating to SentinelOne and client applications

Performs SentinelOne installation / interoperability troubleshooting as needed

Contributes to the overall documentation of SOC processes and procedures

Investigates alerts escalated by Analysts (Tier I – Tier II)

Escalates alerts to Tier IV as necessary

Investigates alerts generated via custom rulesets

Attends client calls to provide updates related to alerts seen on a client network, as needed

Develops custom SentinelOne interoperability exclusion(s) on client request

Contributes to the tuning and recommendation as it relates to the custom rulesets

Participates in “Handler on Duty (HOD) shifts” as assigned to support the Tiger Team(s) client matters

Develops internal Training/Process Documentation

Contributes ideas or helps build innovations to increase SOC efficiencies

Performs client external EDR/EPP threat hunts (Carbon Black, CrowdStrike, etc.)

May perform other duties as assigned by management

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Advanced understanding of Windows and Unix operating systems

Thorough knowledge of EDR capabilities and investigations

Advanced understanding of Digital Forensics and Incident Response practices

Comprehensive analysis techniques for reviewing large datasets in various formats

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated experience in threat intelligence and research

Demonstrated experience in malware analysis and reverse engineering

Expertise in PowerShell and Python scripting languages

Thorough understanding of TCP/IP and OSI Model concepts

Thorough understanding of the Incident Response Life Cycle stages (Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, and Lessons Learned)

Thorough understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework

Proven ability to work independently and solve complex problems with little direction from management.

Highly detail-oriented and committed to producing quality work

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of IT security related experience or Master's or Advanced Degree and 5+ years related experience

Expert experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) toolsets

Advanced experience working on a SOC/CIRT team

Ability to communicate in both technical and non-technical terms both oral and written

2+ Information Security Certifications (GIAC, Offensive Security, EC-Council, ISC2) preferred

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required personnel so classified.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual office working conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

No physical exertion required

Travel within or outside of the state

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with Arete salary and benefit policy.

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

DECLARATION

The Arete Incident Response Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description.

Arete Incident Response is an outstanding (and growing) company with a very dedicated, fun team. We offer competitive salaries, fully paid benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k) and the opportunity to work with some of the latest and greatest in the fast-growing cyber security industry.

When you join Arete…

You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses, and things connect with each other. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Arete is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Arete, where experience matters.

About Us

Arete Incident Response is an elite team of the world’s leading cybersecurity and digital forensics experts who combat today’s sophisticated cyberattacks. We work tirelessly to provide unparalleled capabilities and solutions throughout the entire cyber incident life cycle. These include incident response readiness assessments and penetration tests as well as post-incident response, remediation, containment, and eradication services.

We work in close collaboration with industry leaders and government agencies along with leading cybersecurity technology platforms to deliver an innovative, intelligence-based approach to solving our client’s toughest challenges.

If you want to work with the most talented and experienced people in the industry with the desire to be a cyber hunter and industry expert, we want you to be a part of our team.