Consultant | Incident Response & Handling

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We are looking for a skilled and proactive Splunk/ ELK L1 Analyst to join our Security Operations team. As a Level 1 Analyst, you will be responsible for advanced analysis, troubleshooting, and remediation of security incidents and events using the Splunk, ELK SIEM platform. You will work closely with other security professionals to identify and respond to potential security threats, refine detection mechanisms, and optimize security monitoring tools to ensure the highest level of security for the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Job Description: Splunk, ELK SIEM & EDR

Position Title: L1 Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

Advanced Log Monitoring and Analysis:

- Conduct deeper analysis of security events and alerts generated by Splunk, ELK SIEM & EDR, correlating data across various sources to identify potential security threats.

- Perform advanced triage, classification, and root cause analysis of escalated security incidents.

- Utilize the Splunk, ELK SIEM & EDR platform to investigate complex security events, identifying patterns and relationships in logs to identify potential malicious activities.

Incident Escalation and Resolution:

- Escalate high-priority and complex security incidents and work closely with the Level 2 team to get expertise and guidance.

- Engage with incident response teams to perform deeper forensic analysis and assist with the containment, mitigation, and recovery phases of security incidents.

- Document and communicate incident findings, ensuring a clear and concise record of the investigation and resolution process.

Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:

- Collaborate with the L1 peer team, senior engineers, and other stakeholders in the security operations lifecycle to ensure smooth and effective incident handling.

- Participate in security operations meetings, helping to continuously refine and improve processes.

Reporting and Compliance:

- Assist in generating reports for security incident analysis, compliance audits, and management reviews.

- Support internal and external audits, providing data, logs, and documentation as needed.

- Help track security metrics and performance indicators to support security operations reporting.

Continuous Improvement and Research:

- Stay updated on the latest trends in cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and defense mechanisms to enhance the team s capabilities.

- Suggest improvements to the security monitoring processes and help implement new detection technologies and methodologies.

Skills & Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

- Advanced proficiency with Splunk, ELK SIEM & EDR platforms (experience with other SIEM platforms like Azure Sentinel is a plus).

- In-depth understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.), security devices (firewalls, IDS/IPS, etc.), and endpoint security technologies (EDR, antivirus, etc.).

- Hands-on experience with log analysis, data correlation, and incident investigation.

- Familiarity with threat intelligence tools, data sources, and feeds.

- Strong understanding of security frameworks, including MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and OWASP.

Desired qualifications

Preferred Certifications:

- CompTIA Security+, CEH or similar certifications.

- Splunk, EDR Certified Security Engineer or other relevant certifications.