Associate Security Analyst
Job Summary
Job Description
This entry-level Associate Security Analyst position at Fortra involves investigating and defending against cybersecurity incidents like phishing, domain abuse, social media impersonations, and BEC attacks. The role requires monitoring detection systems, analyzing attack vectors, and collaborating with clients and internal teams. Candidates should be passionate about information and cyber security, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and have knowledge of internet workings and common attack types. The role involves utilizing various security tools and scripting.
Must have:
- Monitor internal proprietary detection systems for new attacks and validate malicious threats.
- Monitor systems for attack reports from clients and their customers.
- Analyze potential attack vectors and explore resolution options.
- Build relationships with partnering providers and clients.
- Collaborate with multiple teams to protect and serve clients.
- Utilize DNS tools, WhoIs records, open-source tools, basic scripting (Bash, GO, Python), and Linux.
- Knowledge of Internet innerworkings: IP subnetting, DNS, zone files, TLDs, HTTP, SMTP.
- Knowledge of common internet attacks: fraud, social engineering, and scams.
- Ability to apply analytical concepts for solving complex problems.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Self-motivated and passionate toward delighting clients.
- Able to work with remote-based team members.
- Basic understanding of Unix/Linux command line.
Good to have:
- Relevant education or experience relating to the IT industry is preferred.
Perks:
- Competitive benefits and salaries
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Flexibility
7 skills required
Job Details
Responsible for investigating and defending against cybersecurity incidents such as credential theft phishing attacks, domain abuse, social media impersonations, business email compromise (BEC) attacks, and additional threats to the digital risk landscape.
This is an entry-level position for someone passionate and knowledgeable about information and cyber security.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Monitor internal proprietary detection systems for new attacks and validate malicious threats that are detected.
- Monitor systems for attack reports from our clients and their customers.
- Analyze potential attack vectors and explore resolution options.
- Build relationships with partnering providers and clients alike.
- Collaborate with across multiple teams to better protect and serve our clients.
- Utilize various programs and tools including: DNS tools, WhoIs records, open-source tools, basic scripting (Bash, GO, Python), Linux, and more!
- Relevant education or experience relating to the IT industry is preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of Internet innerworkings such as IP subnetting, DNS, zone files, TLDs, HTTP, SMTP, etc.
- Knowledge of common internet attacks to include various types of fraud, social engineering, and scams across different channels (including social media and mobile channels)
- Ability to apply analytical concepts for solving complex problems
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills across verbal, written, and electronic communication channels
- Self-motivated and passionate toward delighting our clients
- Able to work with remote-based team members
- Basic understanding of Unix/Linux command line
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About The Company
At Fortra, we’re not just responding to cyber threats but anticipating them, planting obstacles, and breaking the attack chain. Fortra is a global cybersecurity company offering advanced offensive and defensive security solutions that deliver comprehensive protection across the cyber kill chain. Armed with a team of passionate experts driven by a shared purpose, we work together to empower our clients with the tools, intelligence, and expertise to safeguard what matters most. Fortra provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, status as a covered veteran, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected characteristic.
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