Position: Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst, Level 1
Description
& Summary At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.
As a cybersecurity generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing comprehensive security solutions and experience across various domains, maintaining the protection of client systems and data. You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to address diverse security challenges effectively.
Meaningful work you’ll be part of -
As a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst, Level , you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• A shift based schedule to continuously monitors the alert queue, prioritize and triage security and device alerts
• Receives phone calls from clients and create necessary ticket for the incident or request and channel it to the required team for action
• Collects data and context necessary to initiate investigation over to Cyber Threat Investigator
• Follows alerts and incidents playbooks/runbooks
• Primarily responsible for security monitoring, detection, response
• Ensure incident identification, assessment, reporting, communication, mitigation and monitoring
• Ensure compliance to SLA, process adherence and process improvements to achieve operational objectives
• Framework, Review policies and highlight the difficulties in managing SLAs
• Management, administration & maintenance of security devices
• Perform threat management, threat modeling, identify threat vectors and develop use cases for security monitoring
• Responsible for integration of standard and non-standard logs in SIEM
• Coordination with stakeholders, build and maintain positive working relationships with them
Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve
• Relevant experience in Information Technology and Information Security related with security device management and multiple SIEM platforms
• Experience in performing vendor management with proficiency in Incident Management and Response
• In-depth knowledge of security concepts such as cyber-attacks and techniques, threat vectors, risk management, incident management, etc.
• CISSP and GIAC certifications preferred with exposure and experience in MSSP environment
• Knowledge of various operating system flavors including but not limited to Windows, Linux, Unix
• Knowledge of applications, databases, middleware to address security threats
• Proficient in preparation of reports, dashboards and documentation
• Excellent communication and initiative skills, with the ability to handle high pressure situations with key stakeholders.
• Good Analytical skills, Problem solving and Interpersonal skills
• This role requires Secret Security Clearance - ADD As a requirement, a Security Clearance is mandatory for all staff who’ll be engaged on these assignments. Prior to applying, please review the website to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements to obtain this clearance. This’ll become a condition of your employment with PwC should you receive an offer from us.
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment.
Thisposition ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.
The salary range for this position is $58,400 - $97,500. The posted salary rangerepresentsthe expected hiring range for PwC locations in major citycentres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary isdeterminedby your skills, experience,qualificationsand work addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements.
We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive…
