JOB TITLE:

Security Analyst

LOCATION:

Amsterdam

REPORTS TO:

SOC Operations Manager

ROLE SUMMARY

The Security Analyst is the front line of a cutting-edge cyber security monitoring operation. This includes using a variety of security tools to monitor our networks for malicious activity. The role will involve triaging alerts, raising security incidents and ensuring SLA levels are met at all times.

Working in a collaborative setting, you will leverage advanced tools and technologies to protect systems and data. This role demands a strong grasp of cybersecurity concepts, excellent analytical abilities, and quick response skills to address emerging threats.

PRIMARY ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities include:

• Identify, categorise and prioritise correlated security alerts.
• Monitor security alerts and events from multiple sources, such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools.
• Create tickets/cases for the true positive incidents.
• Analyse logs and network traffic to detect potential security issues.
• Advise on initial response activities.
• Develop and maintain a broad and current understanding of evolving threats and vulnerabilities as applicable to the Verisure estate and marketplace.
• Review reoccurring tickets to identify opportunities to conduct false positive reduction.
• Ensure all active incidents are updated, assigned correctly, handled within SLA and are assigned to an incident manager.
• As required, assist in the production of reports and data extracts.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the Verisure SOC documentation set and associated processes.

SECONDARY ROLE

Secondary responsibilities include:

• Deputise for the Level 2 analyst as required.
• Security Awareness:
  • Provide security best practice information and awareness to employees.
  • Contribute to the creation of security policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential skills & experience includes:

• Networking knowledge
• Cyber Security knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Suite (O365)

DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Desirable skills & experience includes:

• University Degree in a relevant field
• CompTIA Security+, SC200 or similar
• Service or help desk experience
• Jira experience
• Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel
• Network operations experience
• Report writing