Cybersecurity Analyst Associate

About Volvo Group

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then Volvo Group could be a perfect match.

What You Will Do as a Cybersecurity Analyst Associate

We are actively seeking an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst to join our Cybersecurity Operations Center in Greensboro, NC. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing data, carrying out alert and incident response processes, conducting in-depth analysis of network and endpoint data, and incorporating threat intelligence to enhance detection and mitigation strategies. Other responsibilities include:

• Complete Cyber Monitoring and Incident Response Operations Playbook/Checklist activities including, but not limited to: log review, vulnerability management activities, management report scheduling and running, alert analysis, filter modifications and escalation follow up activity status.
• Monitor CSOC alert queue and investigate detections for suspicious events.
• Develop, tune and maintain tools to automate analysis capabilities for network-based, host-based and log-based security event analysis.
• Create signatures, rulesets, and content analysis definitions from various intelligence sources for a variety of detection capabilities.
• Organize and maintain documentation of detection capabilities, alert definition, policy configurations, and tool rulesets.
• Maintain adherence to Cybersecurity Operations Center standards, policies and procedures.
• Remain up-to-date on the latest security information in order to validate the security analysis and identification capabilities of the security operations technologies.
• Participate in efforts to analyze and define security filters and rules for a variety of security parameters.

Who We Are Looking For

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related 4-year technical degree, or 3-6 years of relevant IT experience.
• Curious and open minded.
• A good team player and a passion for cyber defense.
• 0-2 years of IT Security experience.
• Core Technical skills: Intrusion Detection, Network Traffic Analysis, Log Analysis, Rule/Signature/Content Development, programming or scripting required.
• Exhibits understanding and application of the principles of Network Security Monitoring (NSM).

Added Bonus Skills

• General Info Security: Intelligence-Driven Detection, Security Principles, Threat Lifecycle Management, Incident Management and Lifecycle, Platform Analysis, Forensics and Investigations, NSM, DFIR.
• Cyber SOC Process Management: Overall Process Design and SOC Threat Management, Teamwork, Collaboration and independent contributions.
• Malware Analysis experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $72,600.00 - $89,700.00 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, you will enjoy:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

Who We Are And What We Believe In

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. Group Digital & IT is the hub for digital development within Volvo Group. Imagine yourself working with cutting-edge technologies in a global team, represented in more than 30 countries. We are dedicated to leading the way of tomorrow’s transport solutions, guided by a strong customer mindset and high level of curiosity, both as individuals and as a team. Here, you will thrive in your career in an environment where your voice is heard and your ideas matter.

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity
• Incident Response
• Network Security Monitoring
• Log Analysis
• Threat Intelligence
• Vulnerability Management
• Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Scripting (Python/PowerShell)
• Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)
• Malware Analysis