Junior Security Operations Centre Analyst

The Junior Security Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting the mitigation of security threats to HSA’s IT and digital infrastructure, through pro-active monitoring for any anomalies, performing prompt investigation and supporting the implementation of timely actions.

Primary Responsibilities: The successful candidate is required to perform a Level 2 Investigation into security anomalies or alerts, this will include analysis of a wide range of data (including system longs, packet capture files etc.), correlation of findings from previous investigations, open-source intelligence research in known exploits and publicly reported vulnerabilities, the preparation of a report and timely escalation of confirmed issues to the Management Team. Under guidance of the SOC Manager, implement actions to mitigate confirmed threats in real time and/or liaise directly with the relevant IT Department to advise of the mitigation actions required. Support continuous improvement through conducting product research into new tools for the Security Operation Centre Team and to prepare a brief for the manager’s review and consideration. Achieve assigned SLA and KPIs and report to the SOC Manager.

Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate must have a relevant Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following: Cyber Security, Computer Science, Business Systems, Information Technology (or equivalent) and at least one relevant, internationally recognized certification: COMPTIA Security+, COMPTIA Network+, EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker or GIAC Security Essentials Certification. This role requires the post-holder to have at least one (1) year of relevant work experience within one of the following fields: Cyber Security, IT Security Operations or Network Operations. Candidates with less than one (1) year of relevant work experience will be considered; however, will be required to sit a 2-hour exam and achieve a pass mark of at least 80%. The post-hold must be an excellent communicator verbally and in writing, possess strong analytic, critical thinking and research skills. The ability to learn complex topics and apply the knowledge to work assignments.