This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Hybrid | Ireland (remote option available)
About our cybersecurity team
Are you ready to make an impact at one of the world’s leading tech companies? HPE’s Cybersecurity team is where you can do just that! We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Incident Response & Cyber Defense Center expert to join our Cybersecurity team. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of cybersecurity and ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
As an Expert Level Cyber Defense Center Analyst, you will be responsible for protecting HPE’s information, assets, and ensuring the security of our organization. You will work closely with our Cyber Defense Center team to identify, analyze, and respond to security threats. This is a highly technical role that requires a strong understanding of cyber security principles and a passion for protecting our users' data.
About You
You will have expertise in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools and related security platforms to monitor and analyze security events and alerts. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in performing log analysis across common environments (Windows, Linux, AWS, Azure, GCP). Your in-depth knowledge of common security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack methodologies – including advanced persistent threats (APTs) and zero-day exploits – will enhance our ability to effectively triage incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and escalate appropriately. You will work independently and on high-impact projects in fast-paced environments, leveraging advanced expertise across cyber and IT security. Your extensive experience with performing in-depth incident investigation, documenting findings, and developing actionable remediation plans will be critical. Strong communication skills are essential, enabling you to clearly and concisely explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences, and to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve our overall security posture.
You will be responsible for
Monitor and analyze network traffic, logs, and alerts to identify and respond to security incidents.
Conduct in-depth investigations of security incidents, including root cause analysis and impact assessment.
Develop and maintain security tools and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Cyber Defense Center.
Collaborate with other teams, including IT, Legal, and Communications, to ensure a coordinated response to security incidents.
Provide expert advice and guidance to other teams on cyber security best practices and risk management
Combines deep industry expertise with a thorough understanding of information and security technology to effectively analyze associated logs and respond to high severity incidents.
Contributes to the company's security response methods, suggesting automation opportunities which can enhance IR.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced cybersecurity professionals.
Stay at the forefront of cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies, driving innovation within the organization's threat detection and response capabilities.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and methodologies within the team.
Education & Experience Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience desired.
• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on incident response and threat analysis
desired
• Proven experience in security tools and technologies, including SIEM, EDR, and Incident ticketing technology.
• Strong knowledge & understanding of common attack vectors and threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Certifications: The following certifications are desired. [EG: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CompTIA Security+, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), IC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional
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What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
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