Job Description Summary
The Detection and Response Analyst will be an integral part of the Novartis Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC). The CSOC is an advanced global team passionate about the active defense against the modern and sophisticated IT security threats and attacks. The Detection and Response Analyst will leverage a variety of tools and resources to detect, investigate, and mitigate threats impacting Novartis’ networks, systems, users, and applications. This role will involve coordination and communication with technical and nontechnical teams, including security leadership and business stakeholders. This is an entry level position intended to challenge and grow technical investigation and IT security skillsets
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Security Monitoring and Triage : Monitor in real time security controls and consoles from across the Novartis IT ecosystem . Communicate with technical and non-technical end users who report suspicious activity
- Forensics and Incident Response :Conduct initial investigations into security incidents involving a variety of threats .Gather live evidence from endpoint devices and log sources from a variety of systems and applications .Support incident response activities including scoping, communication, reporting, and long-term remediation planning. Prepare technical reports for business stakeholders and IT leadership
- Big Data analysis and reporting: Utilizing SIEM/Big data to identify abnormal activity and extract meaningful insights. Research, develop, and enhance content within SIEM and other tools
- Technologies and Automation: Interface with engineering teams to design, test, and implement playbooks, orchestration workflows and automations. Research and test new technologies and platforms; develop recommendations and improvement plans
- Perform host-based analysis, artifact analysis, network packet analysis, and malware analysis in support of security investigations and incident response Coordinate investigation, containment, and other response activities with business stakeholders and groups.
- Develop and maintain effective documentation; including response playbooks, processes, and other supporting operational material. Perform quality assurance review of analyst investigations and work product; develop feedback and development reports.
- Provide mentoring of junior staff and serve as point of escalation for higher severity incidents. Develop incident analysis and findings reports for management, including gap identification and recommendations for improvement..
- Recommend or develop new detection logic and tune existing sensors / security controls. Work with security solutions owners to assess existing security solutions array ability to detect / mitigate the abovementioned TTPs.
- Creating custom SIEM queries and dashboards to support the monitoring and detection of advanced TTPs against Novartis network
Essential Requirement:
- University working and thinking level, degree in business/technical/scientific area or comparable education/experience.
- 2+ years of experience in Information Technology / Analytical role preferred
- Experience in IT administration with technical, analytical and conceptual skills
- Experience in reporting to and communicating technical and non-technical business stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; interpersonal and collaborative skills; and the ability to communicate information risk-related and incident response concepts to technical as well as nontechnical audiences.
- Understanding and knowledge of general IT infrastructure technology and systems
Desirable Requirement:
- As the role is part of a global organization, willingness for required traveling and flexible work hours is important.
- Professional information security certification, such as CISSP, CISM or ISO 27001 auditor / practitioner is preferred. Professional (information system) risk or audit certification such as CIA, CISA or CRISC is preferred.
You’ll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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Skills Desired
Communication, Cybersecurity Compliance, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Prevention, Decision Making, Digital Capabilities, Influencing Skills, Information Security Risk Management, Technology Use, Vulnerability Management
