Cyber Security Analyst II

Please note that this is a hybrid role based at our Vancouver, BC, Canada site, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 11 AM – 7 PM PT.

ABOUT US:

With over two decades of successfully operating, managing, and securing private, public, and hybrid cloud environments, Ntirety has led enterprises across industries through the volatile early days of data hosting into the world of 24x7 managed security with our premier Compliant Security solutions. Through cost effective and scalable solutions tailored to business-specific needs, Ntirety eliminates gaps in both security posture and compliance documentation by delivering solutions that cover the entire application, the entire compliance and security process, the entire time.

When it comes to a cybersecurity crisis, the question is not if, but when it will happen – that's why Ntirety's mission to provide proactive compliant security is crucial in today's business landscape. No matter what role or department you work in, being a part of Ntirety means supporting all of our different teams to help keep our clients protected and updated on the latest in cybersecurity.

Join the team at the forefront of this mission-critical industry.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Cyber Security Analysts are responsible for managing, monitoring, troubleshooting and protecting both the security of our internal environment and that of our customers. They will perform any steps necessary to that end. They will design, implement, monitor, and evaluate the security systems that protect an organization's computer systems and data. As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will monitor the computer networks under management for security issues, install security software, and document any security issues you identify. This role also acts as the first point of contact for customer related security incidents and questions.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of escalation for Cyber Security Analyst I technicians
• Provides coaching to Cyber Security Analyst I employees on how to perform their duties
• Create complex detection/correlation rules utilizing our SIEM and other security infrastructure to enhance detection ratios and monitor for emerging threats
• Create, distribute and perform training for the Cyber Security Analyst I technicians on techniques and capabilities to improve the team's responsiveness and effectiveness.
• Performs all the following functions of a Cyber Security Analyst I, with proficiency:
• Monitor computer networks for security issues and respond accordingly, including:
• Creating/Managing firewall rules
• Managing anti-virus endpoint tools
• Performing event correlation analysis on potential threats identified through our SIEM
• Configuring/Managing log management
• Configuring/Managing file integrity monitoring
• Performing vulnerability scans and remediation of identified risks
• The methodology & analysis of identifying compromised servers
• Performing rule tuning in our SIEM for improved detection capabilities
• Interact with customers by phone, chat, or trouble ticket on any customer facing security issues.
• Investigate, document and assess security breaches and other cyber security incidents.
• Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.
• Prepare security reports for customer business insights reviews to support our guidance level agreements initiatives.
• Identify and fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.
• Work with other technology teams and customers to perform tests and uncover network or other vulnerabilities.
• May be relied upon as a technical point of contact during Escalated Events relating to security
• Review, investigate and respond to any external "abuse" complaints coming from our IP space
• Develop best practices for IT security.
• Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.
• Handle escalated internal or customer security issues from support or another operations team.
• Takes part in any security-oriented projects or critical initiatives.
• Stay up to date on information technology & security news, trends and standards.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience every day.
• Other duties as identified or assigned.

Desired Role Outcomes:

• Keep us and our customers free from security incidents but respond capably when one occurs.
• Our detection of security threats is continually improving.
• Provide valuable insights and visibility around security incidents to our customers.
• Have a staff of customer focused, energetic and security savvy team members.

Qualifications / Required Skills:

• Must have experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Must have technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of network management principles.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a security analyst role.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience. Additional certifications in security related disciplines (e.g.: Security+, CEH, CISSP, etc.) are preferred.
• Experience in systems administration of Windows and Linux based operating systems.
• Working knowledge of Palo Alto or Fortinet firewalls, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Sentinel SIEM solution or similar technologies.
• Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, penetration testing, vulnerability scans and IDS/IPS concepts.
• Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.
• Understanding of patch management with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner while understanding business impact.
• Ability to learn and communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Must have excellent written & oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Must emulate the Ntirety Values in all that they do.

Hours: To be determined based upon business need. The Cyber Security Analyst II role is responsible for filling in for staffing coverage gaps of the Cyber Security I role which operates on a 24x7x365 schedule.

Ntirety is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA).

Ntirety offers a competitive salary and benefits including Unlimited Paid Time Off, FREE Medical to Employees, Dental, retirement plan with 401(k) match, and much more. If you are interested in joining a profitable, growing, and dynamic company, we want to hear from you Ntirety is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by Federal, State or local law.