SOC Analyst (Tier 1) for NATO with security clearance

WLG
Mons, Belgium
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Mons, Belgium

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
Proxy Servers
Computer Security
Computer Networks
Data Files
Linux
DNS
Networking Hardware
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Intrusion Detection Systems
Network Security
Log Analysis
Network Intrusion Detection Systems
Packet Analyzer
ArcSight SIEM Tool
Security Information and Event Management
Wireshark
Network Routers
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Information Technology
Splunk

Job description

  • 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 NATO's Cyber Security posture

Requirements

  • 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, candidate's 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
  • Good written and spoken communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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