Job Summary
SOC Manager
Responsibilities
24/7/365 analysis and response for Security Events.
Provide security event monitoring analysis triage incident alerting and reporting using Security console / Monitoring tool.
Fine-tune of false-positive alerts & update false positive knowledge database.
Creating monitoring trends baselines.
Monitor Security Events from IDS/IPS firewall windows Linux etc.
Working on Phishing/spam emails.
Develop and maintain response playbooks with input from MSK Information Security office.
Conduct initial triage and pre-approved/determined remediation or escalation (as appropriate) for various incident. types including denial of service hacking malware phishing unauthorized access etc.
Identify gaps in existing monitoring/alerting and work with MSK Information Security office to address the same.
Develop additional alerts/correlations as needed to better respond to emerging threats.
Implement automation as needed to help streamline response.
Track and report on metrics for incident response activities.
Manage investigate and respond to alerts from SIEM environment.
Assist in integrating new log sources in the SIEM tool.
Assist in setting up additional SIEM alert rules and finetuning.
Inform on monitoring and reporting leading practices and develop use cases on how to use SIEM technologies.
Identify security events and work with IT security and business groups per the incident management and escalation processes in ITSM tool.
Perform System Health & Performance of SIEM solution.
Monitoring of ServiceNow ticket queues and associated/MSK mailboxes.
Weekly reports for adherence to established SLAs.
Configuration changes or minor upgrades through documented SOPs and mutually agreed under L1 scope of work.
Representation in daily Ready for Business (RFB) Change Approval Board (CAB) and Major Incident meetings.
Certifications Required
Cyber security
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.