Security Analyst

Accenture, recognized as a Great Place To Work, is a leading global professional services company that helps major businesses, public administrations, and other organizations around the world develop their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and improve services for citizens, creating tangible value at speed and scale.

Would you like to be part of a team of over 19,000 cybersecurity specialists worldwide? Accenture has an opportunity for you to join our Cybersecurity team.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Security Analyst to join our team. The Security Analyst will be responsible for detecting and investigating threats within our client’s Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems, specifically CrowdStrike and Defender.

As a Cyber Security Analyst EDR you will:

1. Threat Detection and Investigation:
   Monitor EDR systems (CrowdStrike, Defender) to detect and analyze security threats in real-time.
2. Platform Management and Administration:
   Actively operate, configure, and fine-tune EDR platforms for optimal performance and threat detection.
   Implement and manage security policies, rules, and configurations within the EDR systems.
3. Security Operations:
   Participate in security incident response exercises and contribute to post-incident reviews.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
2. 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat detection.
3. Hands-on experience with EDR systems such as CrowdStrike and Defender.
4. Strong understanding of malware analysis, network protocols, and cybersecurity best practices.
5. Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation and analysis purposes.
6. Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or CrowdStrike Falcon Certified Administrator (CFCA) are highly desirable.
7. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically under pressure.
8. Excellent knowledge of English and Spanish languages.

At Accenture, we are committed to a hybrid work model that, thanks to technology and our facilities, allows us to maintain the essential human connection needed to work with our teams and clients. This connection enables us to uphold our culture of inclusion and diversity.

Additionally, we offer other benefits such as:

1. Health, life, and accident insurances
2. Medical service and wellness programs
3. Flexible compensation program and stock purchase plan
4. Flexibility programs (working hours, time off, vacations, etc.)
5. Individualized training plans
6. Sustainability programs and the Accenture Foundation
7. Employee diversity networks
8. Other benefits: Bankinter office with special conditions and profit-sharing plan