Senior Cybersecurity Threat Analyst at SAP – Bucharest, RO, 0030144

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We are looking for a skilled Cybersecurity Threat Analyst to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing threat models, providing remediation advice and planning, executing threat hunting activities and proposing new detections. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity with a focus on offensive and defensive techniques, and demonstrate the ability to perform proof of concept on vulnerabilities and educate the blue team on the use of offensive tooling.

Key responsibilities include:

Threat Modeling and Remediation Planning:

Develop and maintain threat models to identify, assess, and mitigate potential security risks in the organization’s infrastructure.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business processes, systems, and data flows for accurate threat modeling.
Provide detailed remediation advice and planning to mitigate identified threats and vulnerabilities.
Work closely with the incident response team to ensure effective handling of security incidents based on threat models.

Threat hunting and detection:

Proactively conduct threat hunting activities to identify malicious activities, potential threats, and vulnerabilities within the organization’s network and systems.
Develop and implement new detection strategies and tools to identify and respond to emerging threats.
Analyze threat intelligence to identify trends, patterns, and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to improve detection capabilities.
Regularly update detection mechanisms based on new information and emerging threats.

Knowledge transfer of vulnerability proof concept and offensive tooling:

Perform proof of concept (PoC) testing on vulnerabilities to assess potential impact and validate security measures.
Develop and document PoC scripts and methodologies for identified vulnerabilities to improve understanding and response strategies.
Provide training and knowledge transfer to the blue team on offensive tools, including the use and detection of tools used by adversaries.
Assist in the development of defensive tactics and techniques by utilizing insights gained from the use of offensive tools.

Collaboration and reporting:

Work with the blue team and other security teams to improve the overall security of the organization.
Prepare detailed reports and presentations on threat modeling, hunting activities, PoC findings, and detection proposals.
Communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders to gain a clear understanding of security risks and mitigation strategies.

Required skills and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat modeling, threat hunting, vulnerability assessment and incident response.
In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes, and offensive and defensive security techniques.
Hands-on experience with threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE, PASTA or ATT&CK.
Knowledge of cybersecurity tools for threat detection, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (e.g. SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, Nmap, Metasploit, etc.).
Experience in developing and executing proof-of-concepts for vulnerabilities and security measures.
Knowledge of offensive security tools and techniques, such as exploitation frameworks, malware analysis, and red teaming.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think like an adversary.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex security issues to diverse audiences.

Desired skills:

Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g. CISSP, CEH, OSCP, GCIH, etc.).
Experience with scripting and automation (e.g. Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Knowledge of cloud security and securing cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience working in a SOC or with incident response teams.

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