Position: Senior IT Analyst (Security)
Location: Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines
Employment Type: IDIQ Staff Augmentation
Contract Duration: 1 year (subject to extension)
Work Arrangement
- Hybrid: Onsite 3 days/week
- Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Manila Time. (Mon to Fri)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior IT Analyst (Security) to join our Cyber Security Operations team. The successful candidate will review, administer, track, and remediate potential security incidents across the bank. This role requires strong attention to detail, technical expertise in system and network security, and the ability to collaborate across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Security Event Analysis & Incident Management: Analyze and respond to security events from SIEM, EDR, NDR, and other systems; manage phishing, intrusion attempts, malware, and breaches.
- Threat Analysis: Conduct malware analysis, threat hunting, and share indicators of compromise with stakeholders.
- Cyber Security Operations Collaboration: Participate in roundtables, provide input for system fine-tuning, and improve incident response processes.
- Incident Metrics & Monitoring: Review Open Promoted Incidents, resolve aging incidents, and maintain performance metrics (e.g., MTTC).
- Security Monitoring & Infrastructure Management: Monitor security system availability, assist with endpoint and server security, support EDR policies, and whitelisting.
- Process Documentation & Automation: Document and automate security processes; support SOAR initiatives.
- Collaboration & Communication: Coordinate with internal teams and MSSPs on incident resolution, compliance, cyber hygiene, vulnerability management, and operational support.
- Continuous Improvement & Reporting: Stay updated on security trends, implement improvements, mentor colleagues, and escalate significant security detections to management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Experience in Linux, Windows, Active Directory, networking, and cloud/virtualization environments (Azure/AWS preferred).
- Relevant IT/security certifications: Security+, CEH, Windows Server, Linux, Azure, AWS.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
