EY Hiring for Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst at Concord, New Hampshire Full Time

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

Today’s world is fuelled 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. Together, the efforts of our dedicated team helps protect the EY brand and build client trust.

Within Information Security we blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and technology solutions as we consider the entire security lifecycle. You will join a team of hardworking, security-focused individuals dedicated to supporting, protecting and enabling the business through innovative, secure solutions that provide speed to market and business value.

The opportunity

Cyber Triage and Forensics (CTF) Incident Analyst will work as a senior member of the technical team responsible for security incident response for EY. The candidate will work as an escalation point for suspect or confirmed security incidents. Responsibilities include performing digital forensic analysis, following security incident response standard methodologies, malware analysis, identify indicators of compromise, support remediation or coordinate remediation efforts of a security incident, and develop documentation to support the security incident response process.

Your key responsibilities

• Investigate, coordinate, bring to resolution, and report on security incidents as they are brought up or identified

• Forensically analyze end user systems and servers found to have possible indicators of compromise

• Analysis of artifacts collected during a security incident/forensic analysis

• Identify security incidents through ‘Hunting’ operations within a SIEM and other relevant tools

• Interface and connect with server owners, system custodians, and IT contacts to pursue security incident response activities, including: obtaining access to systems, digital artifact collection, and containment and/or remediation actions

• Provide consultation and assessment on perceived security threats

• Maintain, manage, improve and update security incident process and protocol documentation

• Regularly provide reporting and metrics on case work

• Resolution of security incidents by identifying root cause and solutions

• Analyze findings in investigative matters, and develop fact based reports

• Be on-call to deliver global incident response

Skills and attributes for success

• Resolution of security incidents by identifying root cause and solutions

• Analyze findings in investigative matters, and develop fact-based reports

• Proven integrity and judgment within a professional environment

• Ability to appropriately balance work/personal priorities

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field

• 5+ years experience in incident response, computer forensics analysis and/or malware reverse engineering;

• Understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response;

• Understanding of electronic investigation, forensic tools, and methodologies, including: log correlation and analysis, forensically handling electronic data, knowledge of the computer security investigative processes, malware identification and analysis;

• Be familiar with legalities surrounding electronic discovery and analysis;

• Experience with SIEM technologies (i.e. Splunk);

• Deep understanding of both Windows and Unix/Linux based operating systems;

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Hold or be willing to pursue related professional certifications such as GCFE, GCFA or GCIH

• Background in security incident response in Cloud-based environments, such as Azure

• Programming skills in PowerShell, Python and/or C/C++ Understanding of the best security practices for network architecture and server configuration

What we look for

• Demonstrated integrity in a professional environment

• Ability to work independently

• Have a global mind-set for working with different cultures and backgrounds

• Knowledgeable in business industry standard security incident response process, procedures, and life cycle

• Excellent teaming skills

• Excellent social, communication, and writing skills

What we offer

The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary range/s

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $87,700 to $164,000. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $105,200 to $186,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

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