Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst, Level 1

9 Minutes ago • All levels

Cyber Security

Job Description

At PwC, cybersecurity professionals protect organizations from cyber threats using advanced technologies and strategies, identifying vulnerabilities, developing secure systems, and safeguarding sensitive data. As a cybersecurity generalist, you will provide comprehensive security solutions across various domains, maintaining client system and data protection. You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles to address diverse security challenges. As a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst, Level 1, you will continuously monitor alerts, prioritize and triage security incidents, collect data for investigations, and ensure compliance with SLAs and process improvements.

Good To Have:

CISSP and GIAC certifications preferred.
Exposure and experience in MSSP environment.

Must Have:

Continuously monitor the alert queue, prioritize and triage security and device alerts.
Receive phone calls from clients and create necessary tickets for incidents or requests.
Collect data and context necessary to initiate investigation over to Cyber Threat Investigator.
Follow alerts and incidents playbooks/runbooks.
Primarily responsible for security monitoring, detection, response.
Ensure incident identification, assessment, reporting, communication, mitigation and monitoring.
Ensure compliance to SLA, process adherence and process improvements to achieve operational objectives.
Review policies and highlight the difficulties in managing SLAs.
Management, administration & maintenance of security devices.
Perform threat management, threat modeling, identify threat vectors and develop use cases for security monitoring.
Responsible for integration of standard and non-standard logs in SIEM.
Coordinate with stakeholders, build and maintain positive working relationships with them.
Relevant experience in Information Technology and Information Security related with security device management and multiple SIEM platforms.
Experience in performing vendor management with proficiency in Incident Management and Response.
In-depth knowledge of security concepts such as cyber-attacks and techniques, threat vectors, risk management, incident management.
Knowledge of various operating system flavors including Windows, Linux, Unix.
Knowledge of applications, databases, middleware to address security threats.
Proficient in preparation of reports, dashboards and documentation.
Excellent communication and initiative skills, with the ability to handle high pressure situations with key stakeholders.
Good Analytical skills, Problem solving and Interpersonal skills.
Secret Security Clearance is mandatory for all staff engaged on these assignments.

Perks:

Continuous development environment.
Competitive compensation package.
Inclusive benefits.
Flexibility programs.

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At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.

As a cybersecurity generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing comprehensive security solutions and experience across various domains, maintaining the protection of client systems and data. You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to address diverse security challenges effectively.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of -

As a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst, Level , you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

A shift based schedule to continuously monitors the alert queue, prioritize and triage security and device alerts
Receives phone calls from clients and create necessary ticket for the incident or request and channel it to the required team for action
Collects data and context necessary to initiate investigation over to Cyber Threat Investigator
Follows alerts and incidents playbooks/runbooks
Primarily responsible for security monitoring, detection, response
Ensure incident identification, assessment, reporting, communication, mitigation and monitoring
Ensure compliance to SLA, process adherence and process improvements to achieve operational objectives
Framework, Review policies and highlight the difficulties in managing SLAs
Management, administration & maintenance of security devices
Perform threat management, threat modeling, identify threat vectors and develop use cases for security monitoring
Responsible for integration of standard and non-standard logs in SIEM
Coordination with stakeholders, build and maintain positive working relationships with them

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

Relevant experience in Information Technology and Information Security related with security device management and multiple SIEM platforms
Experience in performing vendor management with proficiency in Incident Management and Response
In-depth knowledge of security concepts such as cyber-attacks and techniques, threat vectors, risk management, incident management, etc.
CISSP and GIAC certifications preferred with exposure and experience in MSSP environment
Knowledge of various operating system flavors including but not limited to Windows, Linux, Unix
Knowledge of applications, databases, middleware to address security threats
Proficient in preparation of reports, dashboards and documentation
Excellent communication and initiative skills, with the ability to handle high pressure situations with key stakeholders.
Good Analytical skills, Problem solving and Interpersonal skills
This role requires Secret Security Clearance - ADD As a requirement, a Security Clearance is mandatory for all staff who’ll be engaged on these assignments. Prior to applying, please review the Government of Canada website to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements to obtain this clearance. This’ll become a condition of your employment with PwC should you receive an offer from us.
PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.