Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst
Apexcybersecurity, chicago, il, United States
Apex Cybersecurity Solutions Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst Chicago, IL·Full time Apply for Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst
Apex is seeking a highly motivated Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team and play a vital role in enhancing, securing, and protecting assets and data.
About Apex Cybersecurity Solutions
Apex Cybersecurity Solutions Inc, is a leading IT and Cybersecurity services firm based in Chicago, IL. A certified African-American Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that delivers several services to client businesses and organizations that Transform, Innovate and Protect systems through cybersecurity and information technology.
Description
As a Jr. Analyst you will be responsible for providing Cybersecurity Incident Response and Handling Support. Your role will involve a wide range of responsibilities, including assisting with incident response efforts, actively monitoring IT solutions and tools, investigating anomalies, and collaborating with the team to resolve cybersecurity incidents.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Assist with all events and incidents from beginning to end.
- Follow procedures and managerial guidance and recommendations for incident containment, validation, and eradication.
- Support incident remediation and recovery efforts.
- Investigate and determine the nature of security events and alerts.
- Confirm if an event meets the criteria of a cybersecurity incident.
- Assist with initial triage and create incident tickets.
- Utilize the Cybersecurity Threat Framework to classify incidents.
- Analyze event and alert data to validate security incidents.
- Create and update incident tickets with concise and relevant information.
- Validate and assign severity levels to security events.
- Identify event and incident correlations and suggest mitigation actions.
- Create and provide incident reports for confirmed incidents.
- Continuously update incident reports and coordinate with team to resolve cybersecurity incidents.
- Follow incident response guidelines and industry best practices.
- Daily review and update of all opened tickets in your purview.
Basic Qualifications :
- Experience and basic understanding of security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, EDR, and network monitoring tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of prior relevant experience or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
- Have one or more of the following industry certifications in good standing:
- EC-Council's Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Incident Handling & Response Professional (IHRP)
- Certified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH)
- Certified Incident Handling Engineer (CIHE)
- EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)