Cdw
SecurityOperationsAnalyst
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“Security Operations Analyst at Cdw. Skills: Cybersecurity Incident Response, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender. Monitors, triage, investigate, remediate and resolve first-level security incidents. Collect and disseminate information to clients”
What You'll Achieve.
Upholds defined service level agreements (SLA); customer service excellence
Industry & Context.
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
24x7 Support, willing to work weekends, holidays, and overtime
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1 year in supporting information technology/systems
Nice to Have
Beginner level certification in a Managed Security Services discipline, Microsoft SC-200, CrowdStrike Falcon: CFIR, Cortex XDR – PCDRA, IBM QRadar Security: Certified Analyst, Exabeam Security Analyst: Associate, Advanced, CompTIA Security +, E|CIH, E|CSS, GIAC - GSEC or similar technology certifications, Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Azure, Call handling/ticket experience
What You'll Do.
remediate and resolve first-level security incidents
Collect and disseminate information to clients
and escalate service performance trends
Updating the knowledge base articles
Apply Trusted Advisor techniques
Investigate and resolve cybersecurity incidents
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Foster a positive team environment by being approachable and assisting teammates
Communication Scope
Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills
Full Job Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. The Analyst provides first-level Cybersecurity Incident Response, client support and upholds defined service level agreements (SLA) and customer service excellence for Information Security and Endpoint Security. Security Analysts will specialize in Managed Detection and Response service on Microsoft technology stack, primarily Microsoft Sentinel and Defender. What you will do: 24x7 Support – 80% job weight * Monitors, triage, investigate, remediate and resolve first-level security incidents. * Collect and disseminate information to clients during incident investigation and post-incident review. * Identify, record, and escalate service performance trends, anomalies, and SLA breaches to senior leadership. * Updating the knowledge base articles as needed. * Apply Trusted Advisor techniques to build up client trust and influence loyalty Professional Development – 20% job weight * Attends internal and external training sessions or shadowing activities, and obtains industry related certifications as determined by Manager * Participate notably in assigned self-paced training * What we expect of you: * Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or 3-year diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, or a Technology related field, OR * 4 years of Information Technology experience, to include 1 year in supporting information technology/systems * Beginner level certification in a Managed Security Services discipline is a plus, including but not limited to: o Microsoft SC-200, CrowdStrike Falcon: CFIR, Cortex XDR – PCDRA, IBM QRadar Security: Certified Analys
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