Ensign is hiring !

Responsibilities

·        Act as Incident first responder for a 24/7 staffed SOC

·        Perform security monitoring, vulnerability management, data loss / policy violation prevention and threat hunting

·        Monitor security sensors and review logs to identify network anomalies or intrusions

·        Provide analysis from monitoring, research and assessment of security log data from a large number of heterogeneous security devices

·        Escalate security incidents using established policies and procedures in a timely manner

·        Liaise with Ensign customers on security intrusions, identifying root cause and recommend mitigation step(s)/ remedial action(s)

·        Perform initial analysis of security events, network traffic, and logs

·        Assist with the development of incident response plans, workflows, and SOPs

·        Work directly with threat intelligence analysts to convert intelligence into useful detection

·        Monitoring the Managed Endpoint and Detection Response (MDR) platforms and performing analysis for notifications

·        Performing Response action on Managed Endpoint and Detection Response (MDR) platforms based on standardize workflow and agreement with clients.

·        Act as a liaison party for configured alerts to monitor performance of security sensors and tools

·        Fulfil Change Requests, Service Requests and respond to internal / external enquiries with regards to Incident Management

Requirements

·        Diploma/Degree in Information System/Information Security from a recognized institution

·        1 year of working experience in networking environment

·        Basic, yet sound knowledge of network routing and switching fundamentals to include knowledge of Multiprotocol Layer Switching (MPLS)

·        Basic, yet sound technical understanding of operating systems, network architecture and design

·        Basic, yet sound knowledge of encryption, key management and cryptology

·        Proven ability to plan and prioritize work, both their own and that of project team

·        Sound understanding of organizational issues and challenges. Able to work effectively with participants at all levels in an organization

·        Ability to analyze problems and determine root causes, generating alternatives, evaluating and selecting alternatives and implementing solutions

·        Possess excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate to teammates as well as technical and executive level staff

Preferred Skills /Qualities

·        Professional information technology/security certifications such as ITIL, CCNA and CEH will be preferred but related qualification (i.e. GCIA, CISSP etc.) will be an advantage

Other Special Working Conditions

·        Able to perform 12-hour shift duties (2 days’ work with 2 off-days). Working hours: AM - 8:30am to 8:30pm; PM - 8:30pm to 8:30am.  Shift patterns and duration may vary from time to time