DFIR Analyst - Greater London - Ankura

Description

• Develop an understanding of a client's security posture to guide them in identifying, analysing and addressing cyber related threats and risks.
• Perform and support evaluation of Cyber Security programs based upon a recognised framework or regulation e.g. NIST Cyber Security Framework, NIS Directive , PCI Data Security Standard, ISO Standards, etc.
• Perform technical testing of clients' environments including best practice audits, network assessments, penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Carry out cyber security assessments across a range of technology architectures including cloud and hybrid models.
• Develop and deliver recommendations, reports, and presentations outlining findings from projects and summarising results of work performed.
• Maintain detailed working records reflecting assumptions, methodologies, and information sources employed during the performance of all analytical tasks.
• Manage time and tasks to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Maintain professional image within the company and project the same to those outside of the company.
• Support the day-to-day activities of engagements including interaction with other team members, subject matter experts, and client contacts.
• Provide input into client communications, both written and oral, throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Holder of industry qualifications are preferred, but not required: CISSP, SANS, CISA, PMP, CISM, CREST, OSCP/OSCE, GWAPT, GXPN, GPEN and/or similar Forensics / Cyber Security certification(s)You will have qualified in Cyber Security or related disciplines including Computer Science, Engineering, Technology or Computer Forensics or have 3+ years of industry experience and gained experience working on client facing engagements in a management consulting firm.
• Passion for Cyber Security or Incident Response and a desire for continuous improvement in expertise
• Strong ability and desire to use technology to solve complex problems
• Understanding of how to communicate effectively and concisely with key stakeholders
• Ability to approach projects both from a strategic and tactical perspective
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a high-paced, multi-task environment with attention to detail.
• Strong conceptual, as well as quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Team player comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced collaborative environment
• Exceptional organisational skills, to include detailed note taking abilities
• Strong attention to detail, possessing problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical reasoning skills
• Frequently communicates with clients and co-workers and share information effectively
• Flexibility and responsiveness working on multiple projects in sometimes high-pressure situations simultaneously
• Ability to travel in and outside the UK for work, which could involve a few weeks at a time. Engagement duration can range from a week to months. The ability to travel at short notice is important
• Able to support out of hours work (approx. one in four weeks)
• Ability to engage with team and client personnel in demanding, deadline-driven situations
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal), mathematical, and organisational skills
• Flexibility with respect to assigned tasks and engagements due to challenging deadlines, changing deliverables, and evolving task priorities
• Detailed understanding of operating systems and network architecture including high level administrative experience working with Windows and/or non
• Windows systems (such as Linux, Unix, Mac)
• Familiarity with security technology stacks, applications and solutions including but not limited to firewalls, SIEM platforms, end point detection & response, Cloud security platforms, logging and monitoring systems, DLP, anti malware controls, security compliance tools, intrusion detection and response systems.
• Knowledge about applied cyber security principles including policies and good practices, cryptography, access controls, application and network security
• Understanding of security principles, policies and industry best practices
• Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and motivation to succeed
• Functional understanding of Network Architecture, Design, and Security Best Practices
• Fundamental understanding of Computer Forensics principles and practices
• Familiarity with NIST or ISO frameworks and/or risk assessment methodology
• Knowledge of Cyber Security compliance and frameworks, such as NIST, ISO 27001 etc.
• Familiarity assessing and benchmarking security controls in common cloud platforms including Office 365, Google Suite, Azure, AWS or Google Cloud
• Ability to correlate events from multiple sources to create a timeline analysis across end points of an incident; proficient in log analysis of multiple types; ability to analyse network packet captures and understand memory capture and analysis.
• Scripting/programming experience (specifically Python, C#, VBA, or Powershell)
• Awareness of AI tools, techniques and approaches for use in cyber security and DFIR projects.

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Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation.

The Ankura team consists of more than 2000 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise.

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