About lumen
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The role
The lumen threat research team is looking for an experienced security analyst to identify, track, and summarize emerging threats on the internetWe need your skills to help research, understand, and identify emerging threats that are at the forefront of today’s cybersecurity current events.
We are searching for a security research engineer that has broad knowledge of threats, and a desire to learn even moreYou will help us stay on top of emerging problems and track the world’s botnets that pose a threat to the internet and our customersIf you have a passion for making the internet a safer place, and a love of working with cutting edge technologies, this is the job you have been looking for.
The main responsibilities
Administration of siem platforms (splunk, ibm qradar, arcsight, logrythm, mcafee esm, microsoft oms, etc.)
Develop custom content in siem platforms
Supports customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies.
Performs analysis, design, and development of custom correlation rules, reports, and dashboards.
Analyzes performance and overall health of siem platform.
Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet security requirements (relating to siem solutions and event collection).
Analyzes general information assurance-related technical problems and provides basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems.
Technology escalation point for siem and underlying event collection components.
Manage endpoint security solution suites
Meet client’s operational and security goals utilizing cloud products and technologies
Perform incident response per the client’s incident response plan
Develop custom correlation, reports, and dashboards.
Implementation and testing of custom parsers
Configure and tune siem platform to ensure optimal performance.
Provide expertise in event collection and parsing related to siem platform.
Asses existing siem platform and identify key system flaws and areas of improvement
Perform annual assessment of siem configuration and custom content
Develop detailed supporting documentation regarding technical projects (such as materials to support an architecture review board)
Manage customer expectation and attend all mandatory review / regulatory discussions related to the specific project being delivered
Help establish baseline and plan for improvement of a large enterprise deployment of siem and event collection platform.
Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems
Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.
What we look for in a candidate
Typically 8+ years of it security experience with bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education and experience; 6+ year of it security experience with master’s degree
Expert in one of the following siem platforms: splunk, ibm qradar, arcsight, logrythm, mcafee esm, microsoft oms
Experience writing custom parsers
Exposure to at least one industry standard data parsing language.
Security certification desired
Advanced experience in networking (tcp/ip) protocols, computer/network security, and system administration.
Advanced knowledge of event collection technologies.
Background in infosec operations, endpoint management, and network topology
Windows and linux skills desired
Linux scripting skills desired
What to expect next
Requisition #: 264727
Eeo statement
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Disclaimer
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classificationIt is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this jobJob duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
Salary range
Salary min :
85230
Salary max :
189360
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national dataMinimums and maximums may vary based on locationIndividual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensationDirector and vp positions also are eligible for long-term incentiveTo learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information hereWe`re able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.
As part of our comprehensive benefits package, lumen offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeingYou can learn more by clicking here.
Note: for union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Salary range
Salary min :
85230
Salary max :
189360
This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market dataRanges may vary based on the job`s locationWe offer competitive pay that varies based on individual experience, qualifications and other relevant factorsWe encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualifiedTo learn more, you are welcome to discuss with us as you move through the selection process.
