ICT Security Operations Analyst

at  New Tone Consulting Pte Ltd

SUMMARY:

The ICT Security Operations Analyst will play a vital role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events for a global Corporate and Investment Banking client. This position focuses on maintaining and enhancing security monitoring systems, performing incident triage, and addressing recurring security issues to bolster the organization’s cybersecurity posture.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong understanding of networking principles and their practical applications.
• Hands-on experience with Checkpoint R81.10 and FortiGate firewalls.
• Proficiency with web application mechanisms and Web Application Firewalls (WAF) solutions.
• Familiarity with security incident detection, triage, and response processes.
• Ability to analyze security log data and develop actionable insights.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to mitigating risks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in ICT security operations or a related role.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP are a plus.
• Strong communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Perform real-time analysis and trending of security log data from various devices and systems.
• Maintain and manage data sources feeding the log monitoring systems, including development and upkeep of detection and alerting rules.
• Respond to user-reported security incidents and evaluate the type and severity of events.
• Conduct initial triage of security incidents to eliminate false positives.
• Identify recurring security issues, develop mitigation plans, and recommend process improvements.
• Provide technical expertise on networking and security mechanisms, including firewalls and web application firewalls.