Cyber Triage and Forensics - Junior Analyst

Cyber Triage and Forensics - Junior Analyst

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Today’s world is fueled by vast amounts of information. Data is more valuable than ever before. Protecting data and information systems is central to doing business, and everyone in EY Information Security has a critical role to play. Join a global team of almost 950 people who collaborate to support the business of EY by protecting EY and client information assets.

Our Information Security professionals enable EY to work securely and deliver secure products and services, as well as detect and quickly respond to security events as they happen.

• Perform front‑line accurate and precise real‑time monitoring and analysis, correlating logs/alerts from a multitude of security devices to determine events that constitute security incidents.
• Work multi‑functionally to detect and respond to information security incidents, develop, maintain, and follow procedures for security event alerting, and participate in security investigations.
• Be competent at a technical level, capable of identifying threats and vectors that cause security events and following defined procedures for mitigating said threats.

• Response to network, cloud, and host‑based security events
• Participation in detecting, investigating, and resolving security events
• Capability to work independently
• Identification and proposal of areas for improvement within Cyber Triage and Forensics
• Good interpersonal skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or 2–3 years of related work experience.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Working in a Security Monitoring/Security Operations Center environment (SOC)
  • Investigating security events, threats, and/or vulnerabilities
  • Demonstrating incident handling ability
  • Analyzing log output from various devices
  • Understanding electronic investigation and log correlation
  • Proficiency with the latest intrusion detection platforms
  • Working knowledge of Windows systems administration (including AD) and/or Linux

• Information Security Principles, Technologies, and Practices
• Proven experience with multiple security event detection platforms
• Thorough understanding of TCP/IP
• Demonstrated integrity in a professional environment
• Good social, communication, and technical writing skills
• Comfortable navigating and troubleshooting Windows system issues
• Desired Certifications – Any Security Certifications

Under limited supervision the CTF (Cyber Triage and Forensics) Analyst I will report to the CTF Global Service Manager. The analyst will perform tasks including monitoring, research, classification, and analysis of security events that occur on the network or endpoint. The analyst should have familiarity with the principles of network and endpoint security, current threat and attack trends, a basic understanding of the OSI model, cloud security, and a working knowledge of defense‑in‑depth strategies.

Compensation range: $60,400 to $109,600 (US). The range may differ by location based on local guidelines.

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Hybrid work model: most client‑serving roles work together in person 40–60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project, or year.
• Flexible vacation policy: you decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances, plus time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, personal/family care, and other leaves of absence.

• Entry Level

• Full‑time

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans. If you have a disability and need assistance applying online or request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then Option 1 for candidate queries and finally Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry to route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.