.Job Description SummaryThe Threat Detection and Response Associate Director will be an integral part of the Novartis Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC). The CSOC is an advanced global team passionate about the active defense against the most sophisticated cyber threats and attacks. The Threat Detection and Response Associate Director will leverage a variety of tools and resources to proactively detect, investigate, and mitigate threats impacting Novartis' networks, systems, users, and applications. This role will involve coordination and communication with technical and non-technical teams, including security leadership and business stakeholders. As an experienced skilled analyst, this role will also involve supervising, coaching, and mentoring a team of junior and senior analysts.Job DescriptionMAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIESSecurity Monitoring and TriageMonitor in real-time security controls and consoles from across the Novartis IT ecosystem.Communicate with technical and non-technical end users who report suspicious activity.Forensics and Incident ResponseConduct initial investigations into security incidents involving a variety of threats.Gather live evidence from endpoint devices and log sources from a variety of systems and applications.Support incident response activities including scoping, communication, reporting, and long-term remediation planning.Review technical reports and escalations for completeness and accuracy.Big Data analysis and reportingUtilize SIEM/Big data to identify abnormal activity and extract meaningful insights.Research, develop, and enhance content within SIEM and other tools.Technologies and AutomationInterface with engineering teams to design, test, and implement playbooks, orchestration workflows, and automations.Research and test new technologies and platforms; develop recommendationsand improvement plans.Day to dayPerform host-based analysis, artifact analysis, network packet analysis, and malware analysis in support of security investigations and incident response.Coordinate investigation, containment, and other response activities with business stakeholders and groups.Develop and maintain effective documentation; including response playbooks, processes, and other supporting operational material.Perform quality assurance review of analyst investigations and work product; develop feedback and development reports.Provide mentoring of junior staff and serve as point of escalation for higher severity incidents.Develop incident analysis and findings reports for management, including gap identification and recommendations for improvement.Recommend or develop new detection logic and tune existing sensors/security controls.Work with security solutions owners to assess existing security solutions array ability to detect/mitigate the abovementioned TTPs.Create custom SIEM queries and dashboards to support the monitoring and detection of advanced TTPs against Novartis network
