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BACKGROUND

The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (FS-ISAC) is a non-profit entity that advances cybersecurity and resilience in the global financial system, protecting financial institutions and the people they serve. FS-ISAC is headquartered in the United States with regional offices in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Australia and Singapore. For more information, visit our website www.fsisac.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

Junior Cyber Security Analysts support the receipt, enrichment and publication of threat information into security alerts and incident advisories, along with security recommendations and mitigation advice to support members’ Security Operations Centers. This is an entry-level position for someone with foundational knowledge of cybersecurity and security operations. This position will serve in either the London, UK or Den Haag, NL offices. This position works with the greater intelligence department at FS-ISAC which covers the globe, supporting members understanding of the threat landscape.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Triage and distribute operational and tactical data on information provided by FS-ISAC members in accordance with FS-ISAC classification and handling protocols.
• Provide analysis on the validity of reports and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
• Create trending reports on data provided by FS-ISAC members on cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide operational support during a cyber incident pertaining to FS-ISAC members.
• Assist FS-ISAC’s Intelligence Officers and Intelligence Analysts with intelligence collection, validation, and distribution efforts.
• Support security discussions and presentations.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Analytical Skills – Has Tier 1 or Tier 2 SOC experience or training to respond to events, conduct verification and data enrichment activities, and identify potential linkages to other events. Ability to examine net flow traffic, packet analysis and basic cyber intelligence skills for investigations are desirable skills.
• Communication Skills – Has effective written communications skills to compose technical advisories in a timely manner. Presentation skills are desirable. Can work effectively with the intelligence analysts for escalations, incidents, and collaborative work.
• Critical Thinking Skills – Is able to approach information and data in an objective and rational manner, understand bias and possible relationships of importance, and apply methods of examination to construct a clear and informed judgement.
• Organizational Skills – Possesses strong time management skills to work multiple processes at the same time and to a high degree of quality. Should be able to understand triage and priortisation and work towards more independent work.
• Familiarity with Intelligence Cycle – be familiar with the base activities of cyber intelligence analysis and open to learning more about the field.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or 1-2 years as a cyber security analyst.
• Knowledge of cyber security technology, techniques, and practices - intrusion monitoring, vulnerability analysis, web application security, incident response, malware analysis, threat research, or intelligence analysis.
• Familiarity with the financial or merchant services community security issues and practices desirable
• Knowledge of the tools, techniques and procedures used by hackers, including cybercriminals and state-sponsored groups.
• Previous experience or education in cyber security operations that utilized cyber threat intelligence data desired.
• Programming skills, including ability to script in Python beneficial.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position reports to the FS-ISAC London, UK or Den Haag, NL office and will work a hybrid office schedule with at least two days per week in the office. Regardless of work location, the position requires a professional work environment and candidate must be able to meet the physical demands associated with the professional environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. FS-ISAC has reviewed this position description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. All employees must be already authorized to work in the United Kingdom or the Netherlands. FS-ISAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FS-ISAC complies with applicable federal and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.