Senior Information Security Analyst - Cyber Incident Response Team

$83,550 - $178,603/Yr

Marriott International - Annapolis, MD

Full-time - Manager

Hybrid - Annapolis, MD

Accommodation

About the position

The Cyber Incident Response Analyst is a critical role within Marriott International, responsible for addressing both existing and emerging cyber threats. This position requires a deep understanding of attacker behavior and the ability to analyze data from various sources and tools to identify and respond to security incidents effectively. The analyst will manage security events, mentor junior analysts, and ensure that investigations are conducted thoroughly and efficiently, often under tight deadlines. The successful candidate will possess strong technical skills, particularly in cybersecurity, and excellent communication abilities to convey complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. In this role, the analyst will conduct host and network forensics, as well as log analysis, to support incident response investigations. They will handle escalations from various sources, quickly triaging and responding to threats as they arise. Utilizing advanced technology platforms and security tools, the analyst will conduct large-scale investigations, collecting and examining endpoint and network-based evidence. The position also involves developing and presenting comprehensive reports tailored to different audiences, including technical teams and executive stakeholders. The Cyber Incident Response Analyst will play a key role in advancing the maturity and capability of the Incident Response team by providing technical expertise on strategic projects and initiatives. They will develop and follow detailed operational processes to analyze, escalate, and assist in the remediation of information security-related incidents. Additionally, the analyst will mentor and train other team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team. This position requires flexibility, as it may involve shift work to meet the operational needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Conduct host forensics, network forensics, and log analysis in support of incident response investigations.
• Handle escalations from internal and external sources to quickly triage and respond to threats as needed.
• Utilize technology platforms and security tools to conduct large-scale investigations and collect/examine endpoint and network-based evidence.
• Develop and present comprehensive reports for both technical, executive, and non-security stakeholder audiences.
• Provide technical subject matter expertise related to strategic projects and initiatives that advance the maturity and capability of the Incident Response team.
• Develop and follow detailed operational processes and procedures to appropriately analyze, escalate and assist in the remediation of information security-related incidents.
• Apply technical acumen and analytical capabilities to speed and enhance response.
• Mentor, train, and provide feedback to other analysts to advance their skills and enable new ways of monitoring and detecting threats.
• Submit reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines are met.
• Promote the documenting of project progress accurately.
• Manage and implement work and projects as assigned.
• Generate and provide accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Provide timely, accurate, and detailed status reports as requested.
• Provide technical expertise and support to persons inside and outside of the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
• Collaborate with internal partners and stakeholders to support business/initiative strategies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Information Technology/Security.
• 3+ years of experience in Cyber Incident Response, including identification and response to existing and emerging threats, and identification of attacker tools, tactics, and procedures (TTPs).
• Experience with security data analysis from a variety of sources and tools.
• Proficiency in TCP/IP, DNS, SIEM, and EDR technologies (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Carbon Black).
• Experience with Windows environments and related security controls (IDS/IPS, AV, Proxies, Firewalls).
• 1+ years of experience with Windows log analysis and memory forensics, and network traffic analysis.
• Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include shift work.

Nice-to-haves

• Development of incident response reports and documents or other similar reporting.
• Experience in a similarly sized organization with significant complexity.
• Strong time management skills to balance multiple activities and lead junior analysts as needed.
• Security Certification (i.e., GCIH, GCFA, CCSP, OSCP).
• Experience writing scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance the investigative process.
• Experience responding to cyber events in public cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health care flexible spending account.
• Dependent care flexible spending account.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Adoption expense reimbursements.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance.
• 401(k) plan and stock purchase plan.
• Discounts at Marriott properties.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Childcare discounts.