Listing Description
Appen is the global leader in data for the AI Lifecycle with more than 25 years’ experience in data sourcing, annotation, and model evaluation. Appen maintains the industry’s most advanced AI-assisted data annotation platform and boasts a global crowd of 1 million+ contributors worldwide, speaking 235+ languages.
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IT Security Analyst
Position Summary
IT Security Analyst at Appen will plan, implement, monitor, and manage IT security operational measures to protect the organization's data, systems, and computer networks from cyber-attacks. This position will also help to develop organization-wide best practices for IT security. He/She will monitor computer networks for security issues, install security software and document all security issues or breaches you find.
Flexible Working Hours on a rotational basis: 7am to 4pm PH time and 11am to 8pm PH time
Responsibilities:Oversee the implementation, administration, and operation of multiple endpoint security technologies such as but not limited to Sophos, CrowdStrike, Tenable and SIEMPerform health check of Endpoint protection and SIEM tools, update with latest signatures and maintain the minimum hygiene of IT systemsPerforms vulnerability discovery and validation using in-house tools, analyzes incoming vulnerability reports to determine technical validity and meritAdministration of the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) environments and monitoring and responding to the alerts that generate from the tool.Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities. Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.Responsible for suggesting configuration settings for firewalls, Web gateway, Messaging, and data encryption programs, to help protect the company’s data and sensitive information.Investigate security breaches and other cyber security incidents.Carry out regular tests to simulate attacks so they can identify areas where the company is vulnerable and ways in which its systems might be exploited by hackers and viruses.Prepare and create regular reports to document any process changes, improvements made, and security breaches that caused damage to the company.Monitor and analyze the logs, help in implementing SIEM and reduce false positivesMonitor and Manage data breaches notifications and identified risks using UpGuard.Handle Security related tickets in SolarWinds (Samanage) such as admin rights requests, USB access etc.Provide support in IT Security related projects like Secure configuration and application authorisation to name a few.Acting as a median between IT Sys Admins and service desk for any IT Security-related tasksParticipating in the change management processTroubleshooting all network and security issues and incidentsParticipate in the resolution of the issues found in penetration testing results.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Hands on experience with any or all the following technologies: Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Host-based antivirus, Network malware detonation/sandboxing, Full Packet Capture tools, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IPS), Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR) tools. Example: like Crowdstrike, CarbonBlack and Sophos AV and UTMConducts technical analysis against impacted systems to determine impact, scope, and recovery from active and potential cyber incidents.Hands-onon experience in implementation, and support of DLP and SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel, MS Defender, Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar (Indexers, Forwarders, Search-Heads Setup etc.) Leverages basic Forensics tools, techniques, and capacities to support Cyber Incident Response activities.Documents results of cyber threat analysis and subsequent remediation and recovery in an effective and consistent manner.Knowledge of vulnerability management including the tools expertise like Nessus Tenable, Qualys etc. (scanning, assessment, remediation, communications etc.)Experience on Unix Access Control Lists (ACLs), Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy and ACLs and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Directory Services.Ability to understand key security controls and how they factor into assessing overall security risk at an Enterprise level.Effective at communicating with various levels of the organization (e.g., technical/non-technical verbal & written communication abilities In English)Excellent communication skills including an ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing or verbally to a wide audience including clients and managers; effectively uses active listening skillsIndependent, motivated self-starter who can establish a course of action for self and others while driving initiatives to completionProven analytical skills including the ability to proactively identify problems, gather information and set a course of action.Takes personal responsibility for continuous learning.
Qualifications and Experience:A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study, preferred (i.e.: Computer Science)Around 6 years of IT experience, with 2-4 years in the relevant information security roleHolds or working towards at least one of the relevant certifications, including widely recognized security or audit-related certifications such as CompTIA Security+, SANS-GIAC, CISSP, CCSP, CEH or CIAM.Basic Knowledge on Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Mandatory Access Control (MAC), Discretionary Access Control (DAC)IT Service Management certification – desirableWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Appen is the global leader in data for the AI Lifecycle with more than 25 years’ experience in data sourcing, annotation, and model evaluation. Through our expertise, platform, and global crowd, we enable organizations to launch the world’s most innovative artificial intelligence products with speed and at scale. Appen maintains the industry’s most advanced AI-assisted data annotation platform and boasts a global crowd of more than 1 million contributors worldwide, speaking more than 235 languages. Our products and services make Appen a trusted partner to leaders in technology, automotive, finance, retail, healthcare, and government. Appen has customers and offices globally.
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