Senior Cyber Security Analyst

THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY, NJPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company based on the contract-hire nature and the detailed interview process mentioned.

• Job overview

  The Senior Cyber Security Analyst role involves analyzing malware, responding to security incidents, and mentoring junior analysts to strengthen the security operations center's capabilities.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The analyst will analyze malware behavior, act on threat intelligence, perform cyber threat hunting, handle incidents including forensic analysis and containment, tune security rulesets, and mentor junior team members.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates need 3+ years with a master's or 5+ years with a bachelor's in STEM or 9+ years in incident response and malware analysis, proficiency in log parsing, malware analysis tools, assembly language, and scripting, plus security certifications like OSCP and OSCE.

• Work environment and culture

  The team is global, young, empowered, and focused on continuous improvement, working across multiple locations including New Jersey, Singapore, Hyderabad, and Zurich.

• Company information

  SWITS DIGITAL Private Limited is the listed company but the job appears to be facilitated by a recruiting firm; no further company details provided.

• Team overview

  The security operations center is a global team handling diverse information security incidents with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration.

• Job location and travel

  The position is based in New Jersey and requires local candidates who are Green Card holders or US citizens.

• Application process

  The interview process includes a technical phone screen followed by an onsite or video interview.

• Unique job features

  The role involves advanced malware analysis, proactive threat hunting, and mentoring responsibilities, requiring high technical expertise and certifications.

Company overview

SWITS DIGITAL Private Limited is a technology-driven company specializing in digital transformation services, offering solutions in areas like software development, IT consulting, and digital marketing. The company generates revenue by providing tailored technology solutions to businesses, helping them optimize operations, enhance customer engagement, and achieve scalability through innovative tools and platforms. Established with a focus on empowering businesses in the digital era, SWITS DIGITAL has built a reputation for delivering cutting-edge, client-centric solutions. Candidates should note the company’s emphasis on innovation, adaptability, and a collaborative work culture that fosters growth and creativity.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight recent experience in financial or investment banking cybersecurity, emphasizing malware analysis, threat hunting, and incident response skills relevant to SWITS DIGITAL Private Limited's SOC environment.

• Emphasize your proficiency in regex for log parsing, x86 assembly language, malware analysis tools like Volatility, and your command of both compiled and scripting languages such as C++ and Python.

• Apply through multiple channels including SWITS DIGITAL’s corporate career site and LinkedIn, ensuring your application is visible across all platforms accepting candidates for this contract-hire role.

• Connect on LinkedIn with cybersecurity team members at SWITS DIGITAL, especially those in the New Jersey SOC team; ice breakers could include asking about recent threat intelligence challenges they’ve faced or expressing interest in their approach to advanced threat detection.

• Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'malware analysis,' 'incident response,' 'SIEM tuning,' 'DDoS mitigation,' 'regex,' and certifications such as OSCP and OSCE to pass automated screenings.

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