The Threat Analyst is responsible for actively monitoring and processing phishing threats reported our customers
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Monitor Triage systems for new customer reported suspicious emails
- Perform initial assessment on reported suspicious emails to determine if email poses a threat to the customer, or is benign
- Initiate threat analysis case for emails that pose a threat to the customer, and escalate to Sr. Threat Analysis team member.
- Assist Sr. Threat Analysts during investigations.
- Maintain ownership of cases opened for customers including updating cases, communicating with the customer, and documenting resolution
- Assist in production of monthly customer reports
- Maintain adequacy of skills by attending approved conferences, training, and other related events
- Assist with creation and maintenance of products including updates and upgrades, backups, and troubleshooting
- Response to customer requests submitted via ticketing systems and other communication channels
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Ability to apply critical thinking to cyber threat investigations
- Ability to recognize need for prompt escalation of malware review
- Proficient in common technologies such as networking, operating systems, email Infrastructures such as Exchange and Office 365, anti-virus programs, and advanced threat detection systems
- Proficient in common end-user applications such as web browsers and productivity applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that are commonly targeted by malware
Education and/or Experience:
- Minimum 3 years general security experience or education including demonstrated ability to perform phishing and malware analysis
- Industry recognized certifications in Malware Analysis and Incident Response preferred
- 2-4 Year Degree in Computer Science or field experience preferred
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