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Cyber Incident Response Specialist
Melbourne
Job No. r00194010
Full-time
Job Description
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Find out more about us at accenture.com.
CL 9: Security Delivery Specialist
Cyber Incident Responder
As a member of the Threat Analysis and Response Team within the global Cyber Incident Response (CIRT) Tower, you will play a key role in investigating security incidents identified through infrastructure monitoring. This includes addressing potential hacking attempts, intrusions, malware infections, information mishandling, and other security threats that could negatively impact Accenture. You will also provide support during major incidents and investigations, as well as engage in threat hunting activities. Furthermore, you will mentor junior team members, guiding their growth and enhancing the team's overall capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct investigations of security incidents, providing expert analysis and recommending corrective actions to address identified threats.
- Actively participate in threat hunting activities to proactively identify and neutralize potential security threats.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external organizations to support a comprehensive and unified security response.
- Assist in managing larger security incidents and complex investigations.
- Operate endpoint security and SIEM solutions to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering their development.
Working Arrangements:
- Flexible (Location should be one of the base locations of Accenture)
- Travel requirements: 0-5%.
- Industry-relevant trainings and certifications provided.
Relationships:
- Reports to: Threat Analysis and Response Lead
- External relationships: Security vendors
Requirements:
- Solid understanding of computer operating systems, including server operating systems (Windows & Linux)
- Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (Amazon, Microsoft Azure, Google)
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK® Framework
- Proficient with EDR and SIEM platforms
- Security analysis skills (logfile analysis and analysis of mixed data sources/types)
- Ability to manipulate and present data
- Solid understanding of network protocols & architecture
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong sense of ethics & values, ability to handle confidential situations with discretion
- Strong willingness to learn and grow within the role
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Nice to Have:
- Experience incident response or in other operational security roles
- IT Security certifications such as CEH, GCIH, GCIA, GCIA, GCFA, CISSP
- Knowledge of one or more common programming languages
- Education: In course or advanced studies in Computer Sciences, Systems Engineering or related careers
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