Cyber Security Analyst (SOC)

Job Description

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.
Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM is seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to join the Cybersecurity Operations team in Singapore. This position requires a motivated fast learner who is able to identify, analyze, and remediate potential threats to the environment. The candidate will require security industry knowledge that evolves with current and emerging threats, as well as an ongoing understanding of key business and technological processes.
The SOC Analyst will perform security monitoring, investigations and perform analysis of events in order to thwart internal and external threats to the environment. Additionally, the SOC Analyst will collaborate on an ongoing basis with the Cyber Security Incident Response Team to support detection, triage, incident analysis, containment, remediation and reporting of incidents.
Security Monitoring
• Analyze detections and alerts and respond to security threats from Firewall (FW), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Antivirus (AV), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and other security threat data sources.
• Conduct Security Monitoring activities to provide Security in Depth visibility into potential known and unknown threats that may pose risk to the IBM environment.
• Document actions in cases to effectively communicate information to internal stakeholders as well has for historical retrieval.
• Resolve problems independently and understand escalation procedures.
• Participate in security incidents and act as the technical Subject Matter Expert during significant security incidents.
• Conduct operations surrounding cyber security incident response technologies including network logging and forensics, security information and event management tools, security analytics platforms, log search technologies, and host based forensics as applicable.
• Act as an internal information security consultant to the business and technology units, advising on risks, threats and control practices related to Rapid Response.
• Assist in development and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Assist in security console tuning.
• Assist in establishing Global Security Monitoring discipline to support enterprise
• Identify and share threat intelligence that impacts IBM and their customers or products
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
• Minimum 3+ years of experience working within a SOC, Threat Hunt, or Threat Intel team
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Passion for information security and data security
• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
• Practical experience with TCP/IP networking
• Experience with Linux, Windows, iOS, and Network Operating Systems
• Experience with EDR and SIEM technologies.
• Working knowledge of Routing and Access Control Devices
• Industry related certifications: Security+, C|EH, GSEC, etc.
About Business Unit
IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.
Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?
Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.
Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.
About IBM
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.
Location Statement
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.