CyberSOC Co-op - Ireland (2023)

<p>Security Risk Advisors have an established a leading SOC (Security Operations Centre) in Kilkenny (<a href="https://sra.io/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">https://sra.io</a> ) and we are advertising an exciting professional work placement as Network Monitoring Cybersecurity Consultant Co-op. The Co-Op (intern) will be an integral part of SRA’s 150 person global CyberSOC team. You will be involved in the day-to-day 24x7 operations of the SOC and there is potential for exciting career progression. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside experienced security professionals with a wide variety of “best of breed” tool sets at your disposal in diverse client organisations.</p><p><br/> About SRA:<br/> Pennsylvania based Security Risk Advisors is a fast growing 250+ person security consultancy firm focused on holistically improving defensive controls for our clients, from performing red team engagements to building a robust security strategies and everything in between for; Financial Services, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Technology, Industrial and Consumer Products industries. SRA maintains a fun, fast-paced and innovative team culture that focuses exclusively on engagements that solve the rapidly emerging needs of our clients. Our environment fosters a continuous professional development ethos necessary to remain at the top of your game.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>The role (What we will train you to do):</strong><br/></p><p>• Eyes on glass security monitoring for threats.<br/> • Use the latest security monitoring technologies to detect malware and hackers, respond to alerts, investigate to determine if they are true positive or false positive. Help tune out noisy and/or low fidelity alerts <br/> • Use Security Information Event Management tools (SIEM), Endpoint Detection &amp; Response tools (EDR), Network Access Controls (NAC) and Network Security Monitoring tools (NSM) <br/> • Thoroughly document your work and present findings to client and SRA management<br/> • Attend training as required to maintain proficiency. <br/> • Maintain knowledge of available Information Security resources, common security issues, risks and mitigation strategies (open-source intelligence - OSINT)</p> <p>ON THE JOB TRAINING IS PROVIDED FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE</p> <p>Our highly motivated candidates should be able to demonstrate, via discussion, their understanding of physical and logical network components such as switching, routing, application services, cloud security and security principles in general. </p><p>Furthermore, understanding of network security technologies in the following areas is desirable (but not essential): network security (firewalls, SIEM and IDS), authentication, encryption and event logging/auditing. </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>• A demonstrated passion for technology.<br/> • Working effectively as part of a team yet able to function well with independent responsibilities.<br/> • Experience or coursework around incident investigation and forensics, information security and computer networking is desirable but not mandatory<br/> • Interest in taking the initiative for personal growth and development.<br/> • <strong>Flexibility to accommodate changing schedules of client and project needs</strong><br/> • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of professionalism. </p><p><br/></p><p> Creative Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Coordination, Teamwork, Decision Making,<br/></p><p>6 AM – 3 PM Sun – Thurs <strong>OR </strong>Tues – Sat (40 hours per week)</p><p>* Paid lunch break is included.</p><p>All shifts include coffee breaks and time away from screens.</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>€480.00 placement remuneration per week (paid monthly). Usual taxes and social welfare deductions shall apply.</p><p> There will be opportunities to earn extra compensation for holiday cover and other occasions.<br/> Car parking is available nearby.</p>