Security Analyst - 6 Months + Extensions - Oslo, Norway

My client is Oslo, Norway is looking for a English speaking Security Analyst.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

In the role as Security Analyst, we provide deep knowledge in the areas of Anti-Malware, Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Network Security Monitoring and Log Analysis on a Nordic level. We provide and develop standardized security solutions with opportunity for customization for our customers. These solutions help our customers in the battle against malicious activity on both server and client platforms. We also respond to security related incidents detected by our solutions and if needed we do both dynamic and static malware analysis as well as digital forensics to aid in the decision on a mitigation action.

Security Analyst has network security product, technology, threat and vulnerability skills. Using IT Security experience, monitor client security systems and events to detect and investigate threats and work regularly with client teams to enhance current solutions to improve client security posture. This often includes using tools and methods to analyze and customize client solutions. A Security Analyst has enhanced professional, operational and interpersonal skills to function effectively in collaborative high stakes and high stress situations with clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop and deliver customer presentation regarding security and enhancing their security posture
- Work with vendors and R&D teams to address new threats
- Stay abreast of current and upcoming threats
- Participate in regular meetings with teams to determine appropriate actions required to address new developing security threats
- Work with customers during crisis time to help mitigate the crisis and improve client security posture to ensure crisis does not occur again
- Analyze traffic trends across customer base for large trends
- Work with clients to help re-mediate and answer questions regarding security events
- Identify trends in traffic and make recommendations to clients based on trends.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

- Bachelors Degree or similar
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- At least one certificate in either a security product or general security
- Basic training in area of expertise (Animalware, SIEM, IDS/ISP, Security audit/Penetration testing, Forensics)
- 2-4 years experience of IT Support
- Experience of working in Microsoft Server OS and/or Linux/Unix OS
- Experience of presenting basics reports to customers and co-workers
- Basic understanding of common standards, ISO 9001, PCI-DSS, GMP, ISO 27001
- Basic experience of security event analysis
- Basic understanding of security incident response and programming concepts

START: ASAP

DURATION:6 MONTHS + EXTENSIONS

LOCATION: OSLO, NORWAY

RATE: MARKET

If you are interested, please send your latest CV and I will call you to discuss further.

Candidates MUST have a current EU passport or Valid work visa as we are unable to sponsor work permits.

I look forward to your response.