Information Security Analyst

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

Itron is currently looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Information Security Analyst to join our SOC team to primarily assist with the analysis of security alerts and servicing security requests. This person will be a major contributor to network & machine security investigation and provide information from the SOC to security engineers for improving detective and preventative controls.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Support incident response activities with colleagues throughout the organization and incorporate lessons-learned into existing security architectures and practices

• Monitor and analyze security events and alerts

• Conduct forensic analysis of security-related incidents in a manner consistent with guidance from the organization's counsel or human resources, as the case may be

• Participate in threat hunting activities and remain current on emerging cybersecurity threats and mitigation techniques.

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the Information Security Program by collaborating with infrastructure teams to identify gaps and recommend appropriate controls, solutions, policies, and procedures.

• Develop tools, utilities and reports to detect, alert and report on security issues and policy violations.

• Validate security configurations and access to security infrastructure tools, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPSs), web application firewalls (WAFs), anti-malware/endpoint protection systems (EDR/HIDS), etc.

• Continuously evaluate the organization’s cloud security environment posture, providing regular risk and vulnerability reports, including penetration testing

• Validate IT infrastructure and other reference architectures for security best practices, and recommend changes to enhance security and reduce risk where applicable

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience performing network or system security analysis

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Computer Information Systems) or equivalent experience.

• Strong problem-solving ability with the desire to take ownership of issues and follow through until resolution

• A global perspective on privacy, security, and data protection issues

• Actively participate in team discussions to collaborate on goals, creatively solve problems, and further the team’s capabilities

• Direct, hands-on experience working with security infrastructure tools such as firewalls, WAFs, endpoint protection, SIEM and log management technology

• Knowledge of public cloud configurations and capabilities (Azure preferred, AWS)

• Knowledge about MITRE ATT&CK techniques and tactics and information security and risk management processes and technologies to defend against them

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Preferred Skills

• Experience automating Microsoft Azure security features and controls

• Strong working knowledge of networking concepts, including ports/protocols, Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet and Cisco), routing and routing protocols and Operating systems (Linux, Windows)

• Experience working with PCAP files to support troubleshooting and security/forensic analysis

• Experience with email security tools, technologies and concepts

• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)

• Knowledge of SIEM Platforms (Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk is a plus)

• Knowledge of EDR Platforms (ex: Defender Suite, SentinelOne)

• Knowledge of Vulnerability Management platforms (ex: Qualys, Tenable, or Rapid7 is a plus)

• Basic understanding of Docker,Kubernetes,AKS

• Basic understanding of Infra as Code

• AZ-900 or more advanced Microsoft Azure certifications (SC-200 is a plus)

What we offer

• Opportunity to create a more resourceful world by working on the 21st century's biggest challenges: water, energy, and gas

• R&D center with immense growth in the heart of Budapest at Deák Ferenc square

• Cutting-edge technologies (Cloud, IoT)

• Personal development: English, soft skills, and technical training (Udemy, Pluralsight, etc.)

• Benefits: accident and life insurance, private outpatient care support, cafeteria, iPhone with a generous data allowance

• Strong culture promoting work-life balance, remote and flexibility

Depending on your experience, this role is expected to offer between gross 9,000,000 HUF and 14,000,000 HUF annually. We review compensation regularly to stay competitive in the market.

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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com