Cyber Security Events Analyst

Leuze-en-Hainaut  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Role: Cyber Security Events Analyst

Type: Contract

Location: Mons, Belgium

Clearance: NATO SECRET

Rate: £Competitive

Our client is looking for a Security Events Analyst to join their team on a contract basis, the suitable candidate must have demonstrable experience in the analysis and handling of security events, to support the successful operation based onsite in Belgium. This role involves a 24/7 shift rotation within the incident handling team to provide full time coverage for the system.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyse and interpret advisories from national and non-government CERTs for their relevance to the client and development of associated signatures and event correlation
  • Assist in initial selection and assessment of security tools relating to Event Analysis Cell responsibilities
  • Perform technical coordination as required with national, non-governmental and other client authorities
  • Provide, as requested, technical support to forensic investigation
  • Develop customised sensor and correlation filters and signatures to address client-specific threats and vulnerabilities
  • Develop signature database to record all authorised event filters, customised signatures and sensor configurations
  • Provide technical direction to cell head incident-related research conducted by the Cell
  • Review and refine event analysis processes to optimise sensor configuration and correlation capabilities
  • Conduct and direct technical aspects of trend and threat analysis in order to optimise NCIRC sensors and to propose modifications to audit policies to NATO security authorities
  • Prepares and delivers reports and presentations to the client and national security authorities, INFOSEC communities and CIS operating authorities on all aspects of event analysis and interpretation
  • Co-ordinate assistance to TIER 3 as required in respect to event analysis and interpretation
  • Develop of standard operating procedures covering all aspects of event analysis

Essential Skills:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of principles of computer and communications security, networking and vulnerabilities of modern operating systems and applications
  • Proficiency with Network (TCP/IP) Engineering and secure network design
  • Proficiency with Intrusion/Incident Detection and Handling
  • Proficiency with Security Assessment
  • Practical experience in system administration and network administration
  • Experience in analysis of risk and in implementation and integration of cyber security protective measures
  • Experience in office communication and information systems
  • NATO SECRET clearance required

Desirable Skills:

  • Degree in IT or CIS security related discipline
  • Member of recognized professional body or institution
  • Relevant certifications, such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or GIAC Security
  • Experience in interpretation and mitigation of CIS security vulnerabilities
  • Experience in Intrusion Detection and Incident Handling
  • Language Proficiency: English SLP 3333 (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)

Candidates must hold valid UK Security Clearance or be able to attain the level of Clearance specified.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability, salary requirements and availability to (see below)

In line with Asylum & Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

CND Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Start date
n.a
From
Computer Network Defence Limited
Published at
15.07.2017
Project ID:
1381265
Contract type
Freelance
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