Security Analyst

About the company

Equity Residential

Real estate · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

What you'll do

• Executes daily incident response processes and follows established security operations checklists.
• Manages the incident response lifecycle, including identifying, investigating, documenting, and supporting the resolution of security incidents.
• Researches and analyzes potential security events to identify threats and proactively communicate findings and status updates.
• Documents and investigates security incidents in accordance with established security incident response policies.
• Supports the resolution of service-impacting events, assists with service restoration, and provides root cause analysis.
• Assists the Security Operations team with high-priority incidents and complex technical issues as needed.
• Reviews threat intelligence feeds and translates relevant findings into actionable security tasks.
• Conducts research and data analysis to investigate potential security threats and identify suspicious activity.
• Supports threat hunting activities and the analysis of potential indicators of compromise.
• Participates in red team and blue team exercises to strengthen security awareness, identify potential vulnerabilities, and improve incident response capabilities.
• Prepares ad hoc analyses and reports to support security operations and incident investigations.
• Applies knowledge of networking concepts, including IP addressing, subnetting, routing protocols, VPNs, VLANs, and Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching technologies, to support security investigations.
• Supports the investigation and troubleshooting of network and system issues across Layers 2 through 7.
• Demonstrates an understanding of demilitarized zone (DMZ) architectures and their role in network security.
• Uses knowledge of major system applications and databases to assist with security event analysis and incident investigations.
• Collaborates with IT and Security Operations team members to identify root causes, resolve technical issues, and support the stability of the production environment.
• Follows established security processes and contributes to the consistent execution of incident response procedures.
• Works collaboratively with team members to investigate threats, resolve incidents, and support operational priorities.
• Communicates security findings, incident status, and technical issues clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and a willingness to develop technical knowledge and security operations skills.
• Maintains flexibility to provide operational support outside standard business hours, including as needed for 24/7 operations.
• Represents Vivmark Residential professionally and maintains a courteous, service-oriented approach when interacting with residents, coworkers, and the general public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Minimum of two years of experience in incident response, security operations, or a related information technology field.
• Foundational understanding of malware analysis processes, threat intelligence activities, digital forensics and incident response (DFIR), and threat hunting.
• Exposure to networking concepts, including IP addressing, subnetting, routing protocols, VPNs, VLANs, and Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching technologies.
• Understanding of DMZ architectures and network security concepts.
• Experience or exposure to troubleshooting technical issues across Layers 2 through 7.
• Familiarity with major system applications and databases.
• Good understanding of routing protocols and fundamental networking concepts.
• Ability to investigate potential security events, analyze technical information, and support incident response activities.
• Understanding of security incident response processes and the importance of accurate incident documentation.
• Ability to research threat intelligence and identify actionable information relevant to security operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to thorough, accurate work.
• Ability to evaluate technical information, identify risks, consider potential implications, and support informed decisions.
• Ability to learn new security tools, technologies, and processes while adapting to evolving information security threats.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a conscientious approach to analysis and documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and issues to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to write clearly, accurately, and professionally when documenting incidents, preparing reports, and communicating findings.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation, professionalism, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to clarify objectives, evaluate options, assess risks, and support sound decisions.
• Ability to meet deadlines and commitments while managing concurrent assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintains a professional appearance consistent with Vivmark Residential’s business environment and applicable Grooming Standards and Dress Code Guidelines. Employees assigned a property uniform are expected to wear it as required.
• Maintains flexibility to provide support outside standard business hours, including participation in operational activities requiring 24/7 availability when necessary.

What you need

• Requires a strong, demonstrable passion for Information Security, willingness to learn, self-directed work habits, initiative, drive, creativity, self-assurance, professionalism, and teamwork skills.
• Networking and prior IT experience are a plus.

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