Cyber Defense Consultant

Skills and experiences

• A good understanding of threat modelling, risk and how to mitigate the risks concerning applications, both from internal and external threat actors.

• A deep understanding of incident response processes and techniques for cyber recovery.

• A deep understanding of security operations centers, their functions and roles.

• A good understanding of the Microsoft platforms across Windows, Microsoft 365 and Azure.

• Experienced in managed security services, incident response and security advisory.

• A good understanding of techniques and approaches used by threat actors to compromise companies.

• A good understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and how it can be applied to help customers improve their cyber defense.

• A good understanding of the business, privacy, security, and compliance challenges surrounding client data and able to articulate and understand the types of assets that would be seen as valuable and susceptible to attack.

• Microsoft Technologies: Extensive experience with various Microsoft technologies such as Azure, Office 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, etc. and a focus on Sentinel and related technologies

• Cybersecurity: Proven experience in cybersecurity, preferably in a consulting role.

• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CISM, etc.

• Incident Response: Experience in incident response and digital forensics.

• Risk Assessment: Experience in conducting risk assessments and audits.

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Teamwork: Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with various stakeholders.

About you

Characteristics that can spell success for this role

• Consultative, collaborative, relationship builder

• Resilient, adaptable, flexible

• Intellectually curious and passionate about Microsoft Technologies (M365 Threat Protection (Security Center, MCAS, Defender for endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Sentinel)

• Problem-solver, patient and quality-driven

• Self-motivating

• Innovative mindset

• You have an eye on the future, you are aware of emerging technologies in the Cyber Defense space

What you'll do

• Design and implement Anti-Virus and Endpoint Detection and Response solutions to protect, detect and response to cyber incidents on endpoints across all major operating systems.

• Protect email, instant messaging, and collaboration platforms from malicious attacks, such as Phishing as well as from more sophisticated attacks such as Spear Phishing, Business Email Compromise, and identity theft.

• Perform use case development and rules that can be applied to consolidate events across disparate systems and used to identify an attack chain across systems.

• Design. Implement, and integrate security incidents and even management solutions into Security Operations with a particular focus on Azure Sentinel expertise.

• Use case development and rules that can be applied to consolidate events across disparate systems and used to identify an attack chain across systems.

• Perform threat hunting across endpoints, identities, networking, cloud, and collaboration platforms.

• Threat Analysis: Analyze and identify potential threats to the organization's Microsoft systems and applications.

• Security Strategy: Develop and implement security strategies tailored to Microsoft technologies.

• Incident Response: Respond to cybersecurity incidents, conduct forensic investigations, and mitigate threats.

• Security Assessments: Conduct regular security assessments of Microsoft systems and applications to identify vulnerabilities.

• Reporting: Prepare reports on the status of security posture of Microsoft technologies.

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