Overview
Information Security Specialist Jobs in Matawan, NJ at Tata Communications
Title: Information Security Specialist
Company: Tata Communications
Location: Matawan, NJ
Role Summary
The role will be to conduct security investigations and analysis to support cyber incidents, reporting to the Incident Response team. This role will require the ability to triage and conduct deeper examinations across a diverse environment, determine containment and remediation actions that may be necessary, and identify potential threats. Coordinate security efforts and analysis with Global team.
Work Tasks
Monitor and respond to security threats while performing deeper cyber investigations using SIEM, DLP, EDR/EPP, and other forensic tools.
Oversee the assessment of information security systems.
Operate as the primary point of contact for any event while tracking the development of the ticket.
Identify the root cause, security gaps, and recommendations.
Excellent technical writing and presentation skills are required.
Identify, document, and prepare detailed reports on relevant findings.
Ensure all documents are recorded and tracked to meet audit, compliance, and legal requirements.
Troubleshoot security and network problems.
Rotating schedule – Operate a 24×7 Cyber Defense Response Center.
Generate daily security reports.
Technical Skills
At least 4 to 5 years within cyber security.
Experience with Malware/Ransomware Analysis.
Experience in troubleshooting and analyzing incidents in Windows, Unix, and Linux environments.
Experience in Incident Management, Investigation, and Response (Global Corporate Enterprise Preferable) is a requirement.
Understanding of networking and analysis of log-based data in raw form (Syslog).
Preferable Skills
2 to 3 years of experience in DLP and EDR/EPP technologies.
Demonstrable knowledge of forensic tools (Encase, FTK, Wire-Shark, Kali).
Understanding CASB, PAM, Active Directory, SOAR, Nagios, IBM Q-Radar, RSA, Splunk.
Knowledgeable with programming or scripting languages (Java, Spring Framework, Python, Ruby, PowerShell).
Understanding networking technologies and tools, such as firewalls, proxy, protocols, IDS/IPS, and encryption.
Education
Bachelor’s in computer science, engineering or cyber security, or the equivalent of 4 to 5 years working in the Information Security Field.
Certifications
Not required to have all these certifications, but they are preferable
SIEM Certification
Security Plus
ACE (Access Data Certified Examiner)
ENCE (EnCase Certified Examiner)
AWS Security
GCFE (GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner)
GNFA (GIAC Network Forensic Analyst)
GCIA (GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst)
GCIH (GIAC Certified Intrusion Handler)
GREM (GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware)
OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
CCNP (CISCO Certified Network Professional)
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
Total Compensation (excluding benefits)
$85,000 – $107,000
