Position Purpose:
The Cybersecurity Analyst II is an intermediate-level position within the SOC TDR (Threat Detection & Response) team. This analyst will report to the TDR Manager and will perform tasks including advanced security monitoring through research, classification, and analysis of security events. The TDR Analyst II will leverage security solutions to investigate alerts and anomalous behavior. Analyst IIs perform data gathering, analysis, synthesis and develop solutions to support THD Cybersecurity practices. Analyst IIs possess excellent communication skills, work well with a team, interact with multiple levels and functions across the organization.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:
Primarily responsible for protecting THD’s network and systems from cyber attacks. This involves researching upcoming IT trends, reviewing suspicious activities, reporting security breaches, and educating the rest of the company on security measures and trends.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorized or illegal activity
60% Analysis - Synthesize data to develop a solution, communicate the solution to stakeholders Analyze problems, structure the issue and perform analysis
10% Collaborate - Partner cross-functionally to identify trends and resolve issues
30% Drive Execution - Ensure initiative/project goals are met in a timely manner and implement solutions to meet customer expectations
Experience (Essential)
Effectively create and deliver meaningful briefs (metrics) to various teams and management
Intermediate understanding of at least one of the following disciplines: network analysis; intrusion analysis; malware analysis; red team tactics
Experience with SIEM, EDR solutions, Email Security, and analyzing network and endpoint logs
Basic knowledge of cloud infrastructure and cloud security
Knowledge in evaluating network traffic including interpreting logs and packet captures
Must be eighteen years of age or older
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
Experience (Preferred):
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, and/or 2+ years relevant cybersecurity experience
Experience scripting solutions using vendor and open-source tools’ APIs with languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Partner with threat intel teams for the discovery, detection, and mitigation of threats
Threat hunting - Leverages offensive cyber tactics to identify threats within the network and perform guided searches throughout the environment utilizing known cyber tactics
Threat hunting - Have a strong cybersecurity background and know how to proactively hunt and investigate threats and be able to use code to automate investigative action
Required Soft Skills:
Experience communicating threats and findings in a cross-team setting
Demonstrated problem solving skills with an ability to develop creative alternatives to complex problems, as well as continuous process improvement skills
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information
Ability to establish credibility and working relationships with a wide range of personnel, including operations and management
Solid understanding of project management principles, including a demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
1-2
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
2-3
Certifications (Preferred):
Security+, Network+
CySA+
GIAC Certifications such as GSEC, GMON, GCIH
Cloud Security Certs from Public Providers such as GCP, Azure, and AWS
Protecting what matters most to our associates and consumers by securing our sensitive data and critical assets from current and emerging threats. At The Home Depot Cybersecurity consists of Architecture, Governance, Identity & Access Management, Internal Threat Operations, Issue and Compliance Management, Risk Assessment/Advisory, Security Consulting, Security Operations, Service Optimization and Strategic Planning Analysts II perform data gathering, analysis, synthesis and develop solutions to support THD Cybersecurity practices.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
This Position typically reports to Manager or Sr. Manager
This Position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Minimum Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Competencies:
Action Oriented
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focus
Drives Results