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1 Ernst & Young Forensic Analyst Job

Cyber Defense - Cyber Triage and Forensic Analyst

Ernst Young

3.4

based on 11.1k Reviews

2-5 years

Thiruvananthapuram

1 vacancy

Cyber Defense - Cyber Triage and Forensic Analyst

Ernst & Young

posted 3mon ago

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Job Description

Supervising Security Analyst - Cyber Triage and Forensics

Today s world is fueled by vast amounts of information. Data is more valuable than ever before. Protecting data and information systems is central to doing business, and everyone in EY Information Security has a critical role to play. Join a global team of almost 950 people who collaborate to support the business of EY by protecting EY and client information assets! Our Information Security professionals enable EY to work securely and deliver secure products and services, as well as detect and quickly respond to security events as they happen. Together, the efforts of our dedicated team helps protect the EY brand and build client trust.
Within Information Security we blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and technology solutions as we consider the entire security lifecycle. You will join a team of hardworking, security-focused individuals dedicated to supporting, protecting and enabling the business through innovative, secure solutions that provide speed to market and business value.

The Senior Security Analyst in Cyber Defense CTF (Cyber Triage and Forensics) plays a

pivotal role in enhancing EY s security posture by vigilantly monitoring, assessing, and managing incidents effectively. In collaboration with the team and leadership, to ensure strong security oversight and contribute to joint security monitoring and incident response initiatives.
Key duties include triage, detailed investigations, clear communication, and comprehensive reporting, all contributing to the integrity and resilience of the EY s cyber defenses.

Essential Functions of the Job :

Perform forensic and malware analysis to detect, investigate, and resolve security incidents, including artifact classification and payload extraction
Engage in proactive threat hunting and provide expert security assessments, utilizing EDR, SIEM, and other tools to understand and counteract the cybercrime landscape
Communicate with IT stakeholders during incident response activities, ensuring effective containment, remediation, and accurate identification of compromise indicators
Report on incident metrics, analyse findings, and develop reports to ensure comprehensive resolution and understanding of security events
Act as an escalation point for incident response, shift lead, mentor junior team members, and contribute to team skill enhancement
Analyse security events, provide feedback on security controls, and drive process improvements to strengthen the organizations security posture
Maintain and improve security incident processes, protocols, and standard operating procedures to reflect best practices in security incident response

Skills and attributes for success

Proficient in digital forensics, including evidence management in line with best practices and using advanced tools for threat detection and incident management including advanced querying with KQL
Skilled in analyzing diverse data, identifying malware, and employing reverse engineering to reveal hidden threats
Proficient in conducting detailed forensic investigations across various operating systems, with a keen eye for obfuscation and the ability to clearly communicate findings
In-depth understanding of Active Directory security, with strong scripting abilities to automate response measures and improve operational effectiveness

To qualify for the role, you must have

Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (MCA/MTech/BTech/BCA/BSc CS or BSc IT)
At least 7 years of overall experience with a minimum of 5 years specialized in incident response, computer forensics, and malware reverse engineering
Proficiency in operating within a Security Monitoring/Security Operations Center (SOC) environment, including experience with CSIRT and CERT operations
Demonstrated experience in investigating security events, threats, and vulnerabilities
Strong understanding of electronic investigation and forensic methodologies, including log correlation, electronic data handling, investigative processes, and malware analysis
In-depth knowledge of Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems, and experience with EDR solutions for threat detection and response

Ideally, you ll also

Possession of or willingness to obtain professional certifications like GREM, GCFE, GCFA, or GCIH
Experience with security incident response in cloud environments, including Azure.
Knowledge of legal considerations in electronic discovery and analysis
Proficiency in scripting or programming (e.g., Shell scripting, PowerShell, C, C#, Python)
Solid understanding of security best practices for network architecture and server configuration

Demonstrates integrity in a professional environment
Strong ethical behavior
Ability to work independently
Possesses a global mindset for working with diverse cultures and backgrounds
Knowledgeable in industry-standard security incident response processes, procedures, and lifecycle
Positive attitude and Excellent teaming skills
Excellent social, communication, and writing skills
Good presentation skills
Excellent investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Supervising Responsibilities:
Coordinate escalations and collaborate with internal technology teams to ensure timely resolution of issues
Provide mentoring and training to other team members as required, supporting their development and ensuring consistent team performance

Other Requirements:

Should be willing to work in shifts

What we offer

As part of this role, you will work in a highly coordinated, globally diverse team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here s a snapshot of what we offer:

Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a significant impact, your way.
Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be accepted for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.