**Requisition Number**7901**
**Employment Type**:Regular**
**Who we are**
Worldwide Clinical Trials (Worldwide), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), works in partnership with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to create customized solutions that advance new medications - from discovery to reality. Anchored in our company's scientific heritage, our dedicated therapeutic focus on cardiovascular, metabolic, neuroscience, oncology, and rare diseases, is applied to develop flexible plans and solve problems quickly for our customers. Our talented team of 3,000+ professionals spans 60+ countries. We are united in cause with our customers to improve the lives of patients through new and innovative therapies.
**Why Worldwide**
We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!
**What this department does at Worldwide**
The Threat Response Analyst is pivotal in identifying, analyzing, and coordinating responses to potential security incidents within Worldwide. Leveraging advanced technical expertise, this individual plays a crucial role in swiftly responding to security threats, ensuring that organizational assets remain secure. This role requires strong technical acumen, coupled with exceptional communication skills, to coordinate with various departments and relay critical threat information. As an integral part of the Information Security team, the Threat Response Analyst is proactive, always on the lookout for emerging threats, and consistently seeks to enhance Worldwide's security posture.
**What you will do**
- Monitor security dashboards and alerts diligently to detect and respond to potential incidents in real-time.
- Conduct comprehensive incident analysis to determine the scope, impact, and nature of detected incidents, ensuring accurate and timely response. Document incidents comprehensively, capturing key lessons learned, and proposing actionable improvements to security protocols.
- Act as a project resource by providing expertise and guidance on Information Security best practices and take the lead in managing project tasks, ensuring timely completion, stakeholder communication, and alignment with organizational goals. Coordinate closely with internal teams such as IT, Legal, and PR during and after incidents, ensuring a unified and effective response strategy.
- Stay updated on global threat landscapes; gather, integrate, and disseminate intelligence on emerging threats and vulnerabilities pertinent to Worldwide. Analyze and assess the potential impact of identified threats, providing expert advice on preventive and responsive measures.
- Contribute to awareness and training initiatives by sharing insights from lessons learned and preventive actions, helping to educate both technical and non-technical teams on security protocols and best practices.
- Analyze security trends and data, identifying potential vulnerabilities and areas of concern; offer researched recommendations on risk reduction to support Worldwide's security posture.
**What you will bring to the role**
- Prior experience or knowledge in malware analysis, understanding of the latest threat trends, and techniques to counteract potential attacks is highly valued. Agile and adaptive, capable of responding to rapidly evolving threat landscapes.
- Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and offer off-hours support when necessary.
- EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH), Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or similar security certification is beneficial. Aspiration or movement towards obtaining the CISSP certification is a plus.
**Your experience**
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or Sciences with minimum of 3 years of experience in a threat analysis, incident response, or related information security role OR high school or GED equivalent with minimum of 5 years of experience in a threat analysis, incident response, or related information security role
- Profound understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, VPN, SSL/TLS, and firewall configurations.
- Strong troubleshooting skills, particularly for addressing intricate technical security issues.
- Proficient in IT infrastructure services like Active Directory, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, and related technologies. Familiarity with a range of information security tools, especially those related to vulnerability scanning and network security.
We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.
