First Line Security Event Analyst (FLSEA) 2
- Working Location: Mons, Belgium
- Security Clearance: NATO Secret
- Language: High proficiency level in English language
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Essential Qualifications/Experience:
A university degree in a technical subject with a focus on Information Technology (IT), obtained from a nationally recognised/certified institution in addition to a minimum of 1 year experience in the field of cyber security analysis. The lack of a degree may be compensated by at least 3 years of relevant experience in field of cyber security analysis. Similarly, candidates lacking experience can compensate by demonstrating a high level of knowledge in the field of cybersecurity
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of computer and communications security including knowledge of TCP/IP networking, Windows and Linux operating systems
Broad understanding of common network security threats and mitigation techniques
Experience in the following:
Security Information and Event Management products (SIEM) e.g. ArcSight, Splunk
Analysis of Network Based Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS) events e.g. SourceFire, Palo Alto Network Threat Prevention
Log analysis from a variety of sources (e.g. Firewalls, Proxies, Routers, DNS and other security appliances)
Network traffic capture analysis using Wireshark
Logical approach to analysis and ability to perform structured security investigations using large, complex data sets
Desirable Qualifications/Experience:
Holding industry leading certification in the area of cyber security such as GCIA, GNFA, GCIH
Computer Incident Response Centre (CIRT), Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Proficiency in Intrusion/Incident Detection and Handling
Experience in the following areas:
Full Packet Capture systems e.g. Niksun, RSA/NetWitness Host Based Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS) Computer security tools (Vulnerability Assessment, Anti-virus, Protocol Analysis, Anti-Virus, Protocol Analysis, Anti-Spyware, etc.)
Computer forensics tools (stand alone, online and network) Military communication systems and networks
DUTIES/ROLE:
Conduct research and assessments of security events within NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)team
Provide analysis of firewall, IDS, anti-virus and other network sensor produced events and present findings
Appropriately leverage the comprehensive extended toolset (e.g. Log Collection, Intrusion Detection, Packet Capture, VA, Network Devices etc.) for enhancing investigations
Support the end-to-end Incident Handling process
Propose optimisations and enhancements which help to both maintain and improve NATOs Cyber Security posture