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Security Operations Analysts

Thessaloniki Job No. r00210433 Full-time

Job Description

ARE YOU READY to step up to the New and take your technology expertise to the next level?

 

Accenture Security is comprised of multidisciplined people passionate about Cybersecurity.  As part of Accenture Security, we support clients globally to prepare for and defend against the rapidly changing capabilities of cyber attackers. We are looking for security professionals to join our international team at our custom-built location. SOC team provides 24x7 alert monitoring and analysis to detect suspicious activity in our clients’ environments allowing promptly response and remediation of security incidents. 

 

Key responsibilities 

  • Monitor security alerts from SIEM to detect potential threats and anomalies 

  • Perform initial triage and analysis to identify and classify the type and severity of security events 

  • Execute basic incident response protocols, including containment, eradication, and recovery steps as per established playbooks 

  • Communicate initial findings and recommended actions to the SOC team promptly and collaborate with them on addressing them 

  • Propose countermeasures on the security incidents 

  • Escalate incidents as necessary following the escalation matrix 

  • Document all actions and findings in the incident management system accurately and promptly 

  • Handle client communication and requests if deemed necessary 

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats and attack vectors 

Qualifications

Must-have requirements 

  • Eagerness to learn and develop yourself in the field of Cybersecurity 

  • 0-2 years of working experience in the Cybersecurity/Information Security field 

  • Ability to work on a flexible, rotational 24x7x365 schedule 

  • Higher degree (Bachelor or Master) in Information Security or Computer Science 

  • Fundamental understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.) 

  • Basic knowledge of security principles and best practices 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences in both Greek and English 

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment 

Nice-to-have competencies 

  • Familiarity with common security tools and technologies (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, antivirus software) 

  • Ability to perform basic log analysis and identify patterns of suspicious activity 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

  • Relevant certifications on Cybersecurity or the current topic, such as CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification) or other relevant certifications 

  • Experience with scripting languages for automating tasks 

  • Understanding of threat intelligence concepts and sources 

WHAT´S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Competitive salary and benefits, including but not limited to: life/health insurance, performance based bonuses, monthly vouchers, company car (depending on management level), flexible work arrangements, employee share purchase plan, TEA Accenture, parental leave, paid overtime (if needed) and various corporate discounts

  • Continuous hard and soft skills training & development through global platforms & local academy

  • Career coaching and mentorship to help you manage your career and develop professionally

  • Ongoing strengths and skills based evaluation process

  • Various opportunities to develop your career across a spectrum of clients, industries and projects

  • Diverse and inclusive culture

  • Corporate citizenship initiatives (access to volunteering opportunities, charity work etc.)

  • Under our Brain Regain initiative, extra relocation benefits may apply

In case your profile is a match for the role, you will receive an email requesting to download our new innovative mobile App, Enter Accenture Greece for Android or iOS devices . Then, you will be able to log in by using your personalized credentials provided by our Recruitment Team within 48 hours and start your Accenture Journey!

To learn more about Accenture, and how you will be challenged and inspired from Day 1, please visit our website accenture.com/gr-en/. 

The safety and well-being of our candidates and employees remain our priority. Please note that the recruitment process for opportunities in Accenture Greece will be conducted only via online format during the current period.

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