About the Role
The Senior IT Analyst (Security) will be responsible for reviewing, administering, tracking, and remediating potential security incidents. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, passionate about system and network security, and thrives in a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Security Event Analysis & Incident Management:
- Analyze and respond to security events from SIEM, EDR, NDR, and other systems.
- Manage incident detection, triaging, intrusion attempts, breaches, and malware infections.
- Conduct phishing analysis and manage suspicious emails/files.
- Threat Analysis:
- Perform malware analysis and threat hunting.
- Share indicators of compromise with stakeholders.
- Cyber Security Operations Collaboration:
- Participate in discussions on incidents and improvements.
- Provide input for system fine-tuning and noise reduction.
- Incident Metrics & Monitoring:
- Review open incidents to ensure alignment with performance metrics.
- Contribute to reducing Mean Time to Closure (MTTC).
- Security Monitoring & Infrastructure Management:
- Monitor security systems and log sources.
- Assist with workstation and software scanning.
- Process Documentation & Automation:
- Document and automate security processes.
- Support SOAR initiatives.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Coordinate with team members and MSSP for incident resolution.
- Support compliance, data security, audits, and vulnerability management.
- Continuous Improvement & Reporting:
- Stay updated on security trends and provide actionable insights.
- Escalate significant security detections and mentor colleagues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in Linux, Windows, and networking troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with Windows, Linux, Active Directory, and cloud environments.
- Preferred certifications: Security+, CEH, Windows Server Certified, Linux OS Certified, Azure, AWS.
Work Arrangement
- Hybrid setup (onsite 3 times a week).
- Schedule: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Manila Time
- Ortigas, Pasig City
