Team Lead - Cyber Security Incident Response @MMCTech

Company:

MMC Corporate

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Global Cyber Defense team.
This role will be based in our Security Operations Center (SOC) as part of Cluj-Napoca Tech Hub.

As a Team Lead - Cyber Security Incident Response you will play a crucial role in analyzing security event data and managing a team of analysts while contributing to the overall security posture of the organization.  
 

Marsh McLennan (MMC) has established its EMEA Technology Hub in Cluj, Romania, reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. This hub is central to our digital strategy, addressing emerging challenges and enhancing service delivery through advanced technology solutions that empower our clients and promote sustainable growth.

We will count on you to:

• Act as the reporting manager for the Tier1 and Tier2 analysts in your geographic region

• Provide technical and professional guidance for analysts on your team

• Analyzing network traffic, endpoint security events, and other various log sources to identify threats, assess potential impact, and recommend mitigations

• Supporting other security functions and teams to ensure the holistic implementation of security controls, technologies, practices, and programs

• Contributing to the development and improvement of response processes, documentation, tool configurations, and detection logic 

• Assisting in additional Security Operation Center initiatives, including playbook development and documentation, new rule creation, and tool evaluations

• Maintaining an operational knowledge of global threat trends, known threat actors, common tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and emerging security technologies

• Collaborating on Security Operation Center team training opportunities and other cross training opportunities as well as operating as a subject matter expert on various security topics across multiple domains

• Supporting 24x7 operations by participating in an on-call rotation and assisting in ongoing incidents during non-standard hours

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What you need to have:

• 2+ years of information security experience and/or 2-4 years of experience in security analysis in a non-security focused role

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science (CS), Computer Information Systems (CIS), other related degrees, or equivalent experience;

• Excellent critical thinking skills, with proven analytical expertise and the ability to learn adaptively;

• Demonstrated leadership ability of technical teams;

• Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences;

• Demonstrated experience with security technologies and alerts, such as intrusion prevention and detection systems, web proxies, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, firewalls, web application scanner, vulnerability scanners, forensics tools, open-source tools, or other security technologies;

• Knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Network Operations and Architecture, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management, Programming, Cloud Computing, Databases, or Cryptography;

What makes you stand out?

• Ability to operate independently in a dynamic, evolving environment with multiple inputs and tasks simultaneously;

• Knowledge of common attacks, current threats, threat actors, and industry trends;

• Familiarity with common security frameworks and models, such as MITRE ATT&CK, Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain, The Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis and NIST Cybersecurity Framework;

• Professional or technical certifications, such as Security+, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or other related certifications;

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders;

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues, clients, and communities;

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being;

• A yearly budget and the opportunity to build your flexible benefits package (up to 20% of your annual salary);

• 30+ days off (25 legal days off, 1 extra day off on your birthday, public holiday replacement days, extra buy/sell from your benefits budget);