Security Operations Analyst

Job description

About Atos

Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with over 110,000 employees in 73 countries and annual revenue of over € 11 billion. European number one in Cloud, Cybersecurity and High-Performance Computing, the Group provides end-to-end Orchestrated Hybrid Cloud, Big Data, Business Applications and Digital Workplace solutions. The group is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic & Paralympic Games and operates under the brands Atos, Atos Syntel, and Unify. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea), listed on the CAC40 Paris stock index.

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information technology space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education as well as multicultural and pluralistic approaches to research that contribute to scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the group enables its customers, employees and collaborators, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably and confidently in the information technology space.

Job description

The Security Operations Analyst vendor role is tasked with evaluating Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (MDATP) related events flagged for review by established strategies.  This evaluation is performed using reputational data sources and an understanding of Windows OS internal behaviors, with the goal of identifying new attacker techniques and critical events quickly and efficiently.  The person in this role will further enhance the world class experience for MDATP customers. 

 

The Security Operations Analyst is expected to adhere to numerous Key Performance Indicators to ensure decisions are made balancing factors such as risk tolerance and customer experience.

Operations Analyst’s key responsibilities

·  Apply awareness of Windows OS behaviors, and use of Excel and various validation tools to identify and escalate critical events and provide determinations (TP/FP) for detections;
·  Identification and escalation of novel testing approaches and detection bugs;
·  Raise team awareness on attacker techniques, including syncs with SMEs on current patterns;
·  Write simple database queries based on newly discovered attack patterns;
·  Propose process enhancements and improved tool functionality;
·  Adhere to platform KPIs related to accuracy, decision time, and productivity.
·  time, and productivity

 

Knowledge, experience, skills, and behaviors

·  Bachelors or equivalent work experience related to Information Technology or cybersecurity.
·  Studies or experience which focused on malware, abuse, or similar work.
·  E.G. sys admins, network engineers, data analysts.
·  Basic understanding of Windows Operating System behaviors
·  Strong analytical skills.
·  Data analysis, forensics, fraud, or experience in big data.
·  Ability to extrapolate significant events from available data.
·  Ability to make decisions with speed and confidence
·  Comfortable in working through daily recurring tasks
·  Desire to proactively uncover new attack patterns
·  Knowledgeable on multiple attacker techniques.
·  Familiar with the Mitre ATT&CK framework.
·  Applied experience with tools in Kali Linux, etc.
·  Investigative and problem-solving skills.
·  Ability to comprehend and interpret data to guide them through an investigation, as well as documenting significant events to a threat.
·  Effective collaborator.
·  Ability to effectively share knowledge with team members in an environment that continually changes.
·  Ability to listen and integrate knowledge and experience learned from others.
·  Must be self-motivated

 

·  Not required but strongly recommended:
·  Basic database querying.
·  Basic computer programming/scripting knowledge.
·  Experience in a SIEM (i.e. Splunk)

 

Here at Atos, we want all of our employees to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. Across the globe, we have created a variety of programs to embed our Atos culture of inclusivity, and work hard to ensure that all of our employees have an equal opportunity to contribute and feel that they are exactly where they belong.

Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue