Cyber Security Operations Analyst (L2)

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 109,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.

We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.

WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 317 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 8th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.

Why we're hiring:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Security Analyst to join our Growing Cyber Security team. The Security Operations Analyst will work within a multi-national team comprised of both internal and external analysts. They will play a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of WPPs cyber security detection, analysis, and response capabilities. They will work with multiple stakeholders including engineers and incident responders to ensure that security events are appropriately triaged and effectively resolved.

The role holder will help to ensure that the security operations function continually improves, remains tuned to specific organisational threats, and operates an effective security toolset. They will be help review, improve, maintain and operate a suite of security incident response procedures and playbooks and contribute to  management reporting artefacts

What you'll be doing:

• SOC Analyst L2 would work closely with SOC team and be responsible for incident detection, triage, analysis and response.
• Review tickets received from Tier 1 analysts, which represent more severe security incidents or those requiring in-depth investigation.
• Handle L2 and above level technical escalations from L1 Operations team and resolve within SLA.
• Proactively lead and support incident response team during an incident.
• Performs and reviews tasks as identified in a daily task list.
• Ready to work in 24x7 rotational shift model including night shift.
• Identify & investigate the security incidents.
• Monitor the security logs /alerts from various devices and escalate/investigate the incident.
• Maintain security dashboards.
• Coordination with internal customers for their security related problems and providing solutions.
• Create and manage the SOPs, runbooks and Asset inventory with risk classification.
• Work closely with L1 team members to provide quick support & escalation.
• Train other analysts in their role and responsibilities.

What you'll need:

Qualification Requirements (Desirable)

• Computer Science Degree or equivalent
• Certifications such as CEH, CHFI and other SOC tools/platforms

Skills / Experience Requirements

• A SOC analyst should have the skills to maintain secure network traffic and respond to suspicious activities.
• must be familiar with computer forensic techniques that can help prevent cybercrime.
• Tasks include collecting, analysing, and reporting security data.
• Are required to handle common security incidents independently.
• Good analytical skills and communication skills. Ability to identify the problems and find creative solutions within in the timeline.
• Work effectively with colleagues by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem-solving, and honest communication.

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

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