Senior Cyber Security Analyst

About Us:

Niterra North America, Inc., established in 1936 and formerly known as NGK Spark Plugs(U.S.A.), Inc., is a global leader in spark plug and oxygen sensor technology and quality. With a legacy of innovation and excellence, Niterra is evolving its business portfolio, leveraging core ceramic technologies to venture beyond traditional domains. The company is committed to developing solutions that address social issues and promote sustainability.

About the Role:

The ideal candidate must possess an enthusiastic and growth minded personality which will enable them to thrive in a dynamic environment. The candidate must be passionate about Cyber Security and possess strong technical knowledge in Security Domain. The Sr. Cyber Security analyst will serve as subject matter expert in various functions within the SecOps team utilizing solutions such as SIEM, EDR, VM, Firewall, Email Security, etc. The team member must be a team player who is eager to contribute to company success and meeting objectives. 

Essential Duties: 

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, which include IATF, ISO, ISMS, QMS, TISAX and Safety related policies.
• Investigate security incidents and perform in-depth analysis to identify security threats and perform remediations. 
• Deploy/implement security tools to protect company assets.
• Review logs to detect anomalies which may lead to security breaches.
• Serve as point of contact for assigned security vendors responsible for managed services and handle escalations. 
• Subject matter expert on vulnerability management to identify vulnerabilities and performin remediation. 
• Conduct/assist with performing penetration testing to identify security weaknesses and offer solutions to address identified gaps.
• Participate/lead global incident response activities.
• Subject matter experts on various security functions such as endpoint security, EDR, MDR, Firewall, Email Security, Spam filtering, PAM, etc. 
• Leverage automation to streamline workflow to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Review, create or document standard operating procedures.
• Perform periodic user access reviews and governance.
• Assist with internal/external audits and implement security controls based on audit findings. 

Experience, Education and Certification: 

• 5 plus years of experience in SecOps functions including but not limited to Incident response, EDR, MDR, Email security, Endpoint Security, IAM, Firewall, etc. 
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field 
• Industry standard information security certifications (CompTIA Security +, Network +, CASP+, CISSP, GCIA, Digital Forensic, Ethical hacking, etc.) are a plus. 
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP networking, Routing, etc.
• Experienced in Security functions including Firewall, IDS/IPS, Email Security, Endpoint Security, SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Scanning, etc. 
• Experience with proactive threat hunting exercise. 
• Experience in leading security investigation and incident response and capable of documenting/conducting RCA in support of investigations.
• Familiar with NIST CSF and other security controls/guidelines for incident response 
• Knowledge of Malware, ransomware behaviors and techniques 
• Ability to coordinate, gain trust of business stakeholders and maintain third party vendor relationships.
• Able to work under pressure in critical circumstances.

Why Work for Niterra? 

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance  
• Financial Security: Short-term and long-term  disability coverage  
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous  company match of up to 6%  
• Time Off: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Work-Life Balance: Paid maternity and paternity leave