Information Security Analyst

Job Title: Information Security Analyst

Location: Dublin 18

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.

As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business. But that doesn't mean you can't have fun while you do it. With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry! Are you one of them?

At ICON, we have an incredible opportunity for an Information Security Analyst to join the team in our Leopardstown, Dublin 18 location.

The Role:

The security analyst plays a vital role in keeping an organization's proprietary and sensitive information secure. He/she works inter-departmentally to identify and correct flaws in the company's security systems, solutions, and programs while recommending specific measures that can improve the company's overall security posture.

Reporting to the Cybersecurity Operations Manager, the successful conscious cybersecurity operations analysts is responsible for the following;

• Governance of IT security controls within ICON Plc
• Ensure events are properly identified, analysed, and escalated to incidents.
• Investigate cybersecurity incidents, perform technical analysis and respond accordingly.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Respond and track security incidents within ticketing systems.
• Provide input into the patch management processes.
• Ensure critical assets are on boarded into security monitoring.
• Approve/Reject security requests within ticketing system based on risk assessment and Information security policy alignment
• When required work to resolve vulnerabilities that are identified from vulnerability scans, penetration tests and other security assessments on ICON Plc infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with ICON Plc Information Security policies and hardening standards.
• Ensure that defined security models are adhered to on an on-going basis.
• Ability to leverage technical skills to correlate data to streamline analysis process.
• Ability to relate technical issues to non-technical associates / business owners.
• Be familiar with Red, Blue & Purple team operations.
• Demonstrate a strong awareness of the current threat landscape.
• Other functions as assigned by the Cybersecurity Operations Manager.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will gain experience of operating in a technically complex, fast changing and dynamic environment. Working as part of a global security team the cybersecurity operations analyst must be a proven self-starter, have excellent organisational and communications skills. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for Information Security, must have the ability to maintain composure under pressure and work calmly during an emergency. They should also have a solid understanding in the following areas:

• SIEM
• MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• Good understanding of SOAR
• Solid understanding of the NIST cybersecurity framework
• Vulnerability Analysis
• Incident Response
• Information Security Standards
• Basic system Administration
• Application layer vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of encryption Protocols
• Network Security
• Mobile Security
• Firewall Administration
• Routers/Switches
• IDPS
• Web and Email Security
• Basic WAF understanding
• Load Balancing
• Basic understanding of cloud architecture
• Good problem solving skills
• Process Improvement
• Methodical thinker

What you will need:

• At least 3 years in a security related role
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, programming, or other related program
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ and Network+ (Mandatory), CCNA, GCIH, (Desired)
• Scripting Skills a distinct advantage

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