Cyber Intrusion Analyst
Pfizer Inc.
Collegeville, PA
Job posting number: #7221810 (Ref:pf-4907001)
Posted: February 27, 2024
Job Description
The Global Information Security (GIS) organization delivers proactive cyber defense for the global Pfizer enterprise. Our mission is to secure all of Pfizer’s information assets ranging from the manufacturing floor to the core data centers and out to the patient facing solutions. We achieve this mission through a team of world-class talent, utilizing top-tier technologies, advanced analytics and the promotion of a cybersecurity ownership culture across the company.
The Cyber Intrusion Analyst will report into the Intrusion Detection & Analysis (IDA) team and will focus on responding to network security events and building a deep understanding of cybersecurity attacks against Pfizer.The Cyber Intrusion Analyst will be expected to lead event correlation across large datasets, perform and drive complete attack lifecycle analysis, develop remediation plans, implement proactive and reactive countermeasures, and create innovative solutions to the security issues that face the Pfizer environment. The Cyber Intrusion Analyst will have demonstrated aptitude to rapidly apply expertise in a complex business and technical environment with previous experience in forensic investigations, analysis, and incident response. Strong business communication and project management skills are required to maintain effective internal and customer relationships.
Role Responsibilities
Leveraging security data from cybersecurity sensors (EDR, IDS, routers, SIEM, firewalls, hosts) and external sources (Industry portals, threat intel feeds, etc.) to identify high priority alerts and perform attack life-cycle analysis to develop/implement proactive mitigations.
Investigate cybersecurity incidents to be able to determine impact, understanding of threat, and recommended mitigation/remediation
Forensic analysis; analysis of compromised machines and analysis of network traffic and log data.
Malware analysis
Signature/alert development to help catch threats to Pfizer’s computers and network (e.g. Yara, SNORT, etc.)
Commitment to training, self-study and maintaining proficiency in the technical cyber security domain.
The analyst must be able to work well with a team, including cross-unit and cross-divisional teams, and must be able to maintain poise and composure in difficult situations, with a professional attitude at all times.
Basic Qualifications
Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, Information Security, Information Systems, Engineering, Sciences, or related field; OR Associate's degree with four years of relevant experience; OR six years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Entry level understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth, and common security elements.
Entry level understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Entry level knowledge of the Windows operating system, system utilities, admin functions
Participation in cyber security challenges (red team / blue team; capture the flag; etc.
Ability to interpret log data and draw analytical conclusions
Entry experience with open-source security analysis tools such as Wireshark, SNORT, Splunk, Kali Linux, Sift, REMnux etc.
Entry experience with Computer programming and scripting languages such as C, Python, Java, etc.
Ability to proactively solve complex problems both individually and as part of a team
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills are required as well as organizational, planning, and administrative abilities and the ability to coordinate multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated experience in an agile work environment possessing qualities such as a collaborative mindset, adaptability to change, and a proactive problem-solving approach.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Desk job, no specific physical / mental requirements.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Standard work schedule & occasional travel required (less than 5%).
Other Job Details:
Last Date to Apply for Job: March 7, 2024
Work Location Assignment:Must be able to work from assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.