Associate Analyst - Cybersecurity Operations Center

$60,400 - $109,000/Yr

T-Mobile US - Bellevue, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Bellevue, WA

Telecommunications

About the position

The Enterprise Info Security Associate Analyst at T-Mobile is a critical entry-level role within the 24x7 Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC). This position focuses on monitoring, triaging, and responding to real-time security alerts to protect the organization's infrastructure and data. The Associate Analyst will collaborate with experienced cybersecurity professionals, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while contributing to the overall security posture of T-Mobile.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor incoming security alerts and events from various sources and triage incidents based on severity and impact.
• Perform initial alert/event/incident triage and analysis to determine appropriate courses of action.
• Collect and organize alert, event, and triage data to produce reports and measure relevant KPIs.
• Document investigation case notes and ensure relevant details are communicated to higher tiers for advanced analysis.
• Collaborate with higher-tier support teams to investigate raised incidents.
• Maintain CSOC shift logs with relevant activity from analyst shifts.
• Participate in internal meetings for knowledge transfer and team collaboration.
• Engage in regular training to stay updated on new technologies and methodologies.
• Stay informed on the latest vulnerabilities, threats, and attacks globally.
• Report high-severity or high-urgency security incidents to the Cyber Incident Response Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent work experience.
• Less than 2 years of experience in info security technology or a related field.
• Less than 2 years of experience in technology operations.
• Demonstrable knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, topology, OSI model and security), operating systems (Windows/UNIX), and web technologies (Internet security).
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience supporting Cyber Security Operations.
• Experience with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solutions.
• Experience with enterprise systems or network administration.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and compensation package.
• Annual stock grant and employee stock purchase plan.
• 401(k) with wealth-building opportunities.
• Access to free, year-round money coaches.