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EY · 2 weeks ago

Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst

Jericho, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

EY is a global leader in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions, dedicated to building a better working world. The Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst will be responsible for security incident response, performing digital forensic analysis, and coordinating remediation efforts to protect EY and client information assets.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Incident responseDigital forensics analysisMalware analysisSIEM technologiesComputer security processesWindows operating systemsUnix/Linux operating systemsProgramming skillsGCFE certificationGCFA certificationGCIH certificationCloud securityCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Paid time off options

Designated EY Paid Holidays

Winter/Summer breaks

Personal/Family Care

Other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being

Company

EY

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EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, the planet, while building trust in the capital markets.

Founded in 1989

London, England, GBR

10001+ employees

http://www.ey.com

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