Monroe Consulting Group Philippines, an executive recruitment firm, is partnering with a multinational technology leader in their search for a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst to join their Network Operations Security Center (NOSC).
Position Overview:
This role is integral to supporting the daily functions of the NOSC and broader cybersecurity initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for continuous threat monitoring, incident response, and the coordination of cybersecurity operations. The team actively monitors real-time alerts, threat intelligence sources, and internal user reports to identify potential threats and take swift action. Collaboration and timely communication across teams will be essential in ensuring the security posture of the organization is maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively monitor the organization's IT infrastructure to identify, investigate, and respond to potential security threats before they impact operations.
- Review and manage alerts across multiple security platforms including endpoint protection, web filtering, email security, and antivirus systems.
- Respond to and escalate security events based on severity, ensuring efficient incident resolution or handoff to appropriate teams.
- Conduct root-cause investigations, support threat hunting activities, and contribute to incident post-mortems.
- Support administrative cybersecurity tasks such as security awareness training compliance, phishing simulation programs, regular reporting, and exercise coordination.
Qualifications:
- A degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience and recognized cybersecurity certifications.
- At least three (3) years of professional experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or a similar cybersecurity-focused environment.
- Holding certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or GIAC GSEC is highly preferred.
- Solid technical understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, IT infrastructure protection, and threat mitigation strategies.
- Familiarity with modern cyber threats targeting email systems, web platforms, and endpoints.
- Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills, capable of documenting findings clearly and collaborating across departments.
- Adept in troubleshooting, risk analysis, and reporting on security incidents and compliance metrics.
