Sr Operation Mgmt Specialist

Overview
Job Description: Log Management and Security Analyst
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Log Management and Security Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing log data, developing dashboards, and implementing detection engineering solutions to identify and mitigate security threats. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving abilities.
Key Responsibilities
Analyzing security alerts and determining their validity: Assessing the severity and potential impact of security events.
Investigating and responding to security incidents: Identifying the root cause, containing the threat, and restoring normal operations.
Conducting vulnerability assessments and recommending mitigation measures: Identifying security weaknesses and recommending solutions to address them.
Keeping up to date with the latest threat intelligence: Staying informed about emerging threats and attack techniques.
Documenting incidents and creating reports: Maintaining detailed records of security events and providing comprehensive reports to stakeholders.
Log Management
Ingest logs from various sources, ensuring data quality and integrity
Parse and validate log data to extract relevant information
Enrich log data with additional context to improve analysis and detection capabilities
Onboarding/Offboarding and Technical Guidance
Provide technical guidance to project teams on log management and security best practices
Ensure smooth onboarding and offboarding of systems, applications, and personnel
Dashboard Development
Design and develop dashboards to visualize log data and security metrics
Create custom dashboards to meet specific business requirements
Detection Engineering
Develop and implement analytics rules to detect security threats and anomalies
Conduct threat hunting activities to identify potential security risks
Participate in purple teaming exercises to improve detection and response capabilities
Manage alerts and incidents, ensuring timely response and resolution
Reporting
Generate reports on security metrics, log data analysis, and incident response
Provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders to improve security posture
Requirements
3+ years of experience in log management, security analysis, or a related field
Strong understanding of log data management, security threats, and analytics
Proficiency in log management tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Splunk) and programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL)
Experience with dashboard development tools (e.g., Tableau, Grafana)
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Skills
Experience with threat hunting, purple teaming, and security analytics
Knowledge of security frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST, HIPAA)
Certification in security or log management (e.g., CISSP, ELK Stack certification)
Professional Attributes
Proactive, self-motivated and highly detail-oriented.
Ability to multitask and remain composed under pressure.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Analytical mindset with capability to assess data trends and respond to incidents effectively.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
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