Cyber Security Analyst

Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Cyber Security Analyst specialising in Managed Detection and Response (MDR) with hands on experience responding to cyber security incidents and developing playbooks and helping streamline operations.

Blinx Technology are dedicated to ensuring the highest levels of security for our clients, protecting their digital assets from cyber threats. As part of our commitment to security excellence, we are seeking an experienced Security Analyst specialising in Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to join our team.

• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) in Managed Detection and Response (MDR), possessing hands-on experience with the following technologies:

• Microsoft Defender
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Microsoft ATP/Defender
• Active Directory / Azure Active Directory (including policy enforcement / Conditional Access)
• Palo Alto firewalls (or similar)
• Windows Logging and Auditing

• Investigate and coordinate cyber security incidents in collaboration with external MDR service providers.
• Act as the primary responder to cyber security alerts and monitor security logs for anomalies.
• Respond to routine security operations-related tickets and serve as an escalation point for the Service Desk.
• Generate post-incident reports detailing findings and recommendations for remediation and prevention.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the current threat landscape, emerging cyber-attacks, and attack vectors.
• Support the integration and ongoing operations with external suppliers providing MDR/Incident Response/Vulnerability Management Services.
• Develop automations and dashboards for repeatable detection and response activities for execution by the security team.
• Develop playbooks outlining repeatable detection and response activities for execution by the service desk.
• Strong understanding of the current threat landscape, prevalent cyber-attacks, and common attack vectors.
• This role may require work to be conducted outside of core hours in order to respond to time-sensitive security events and incidents.
• Undertake other tasks as directed.

• Experience in Mimecast email security solution.
• Experience in Vulnerability Management (Defender configuration/vulnerability scanning and Tenable.io).
• Experience in Linux logging and auditing.
• Support identification of cyber security and IT risks are properly identified.
• Report on designated security and risk controls (technical and non-technical), acting as a coordination point for vulnerability management scanning and reporting for infrastructure and applications team.
• Support development of cyber security education for Service Desk personnel.

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. (Preferred).
• Industry certifications:
  Microsoft SC-200, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent.
• Industry certifications such as CREST CRTIA, EC CSA, EC CND, ISC2 CCSP, SANS GSOC (Preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in cyber security operations, with a focus on Managed Detection and Response (MDR).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous learner with a passion for staying updated on the latest developments in cyber security.

At Blinx you have the opportunity to become part of integral mission to safeguard our clients  digital assets against cyber threats.