As a Cybersecurity Watch Analyst at Onebrief, you'll focus on ensuring compliance with various security standards, such as CMMC 2.0 and FedRAMP High. This involves configuring data ingestion, creating dashboards and alerts, and analyzing logs as a member of the Incident Response team. Your hands-on expertise will help in auditing, logging, and monitoring, making a real difference in our military planning solutions.

To be considered for the Cybersecurity Watch Analyst role at Onebrief, you should have over 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity Analysis or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline is preferred, or you can substitute with additional relevant experience. Also, you'll need to have or be able to obtain a TS clearance with SCI eligibility.

The Cybersecurity Watch Analyst position at Onebrief primarily allows for remote work, offering flexibility in hours with an emphasis on work-life balance. While you’ll collaborate with a talented team remotely, there may be occasional requests to support operations on-site, especially for critical tasks.

Essential skills for the Cybersecurity Watch Analyst role at Onebrief include a strong grasp of log analysis, experience with Cloud SIEM applications, and knowledge of Risk Management Frameworks like NIST or ISO. Additionally, competence in configuring data ingestion and creating actionable alerts is vital for effectively monitoring our security landscape.

Onebrief is committed to the professional development of its team members. As a Cybersecurity Watch Analyst, you’ll have access to ongoing training and opportunities to obtain important certifications such as CySA+ or CBROPS. You'll also gain insights from working with seasoned professionals from tech and military backgrounds.

Onebrief provides a comprehensive benefits package for Cybersecurity Watch Analysts that includes equity in the company, flexible work options, unlimited PTO, full health coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, parental leave, and an annual budget for improving your home office setup. We believe in nurturing our team’s well-being and success.

Cybersecurity Watch Analysts at Onebrief typically work with advanced technologies such as Splunk Cloud Platform and Elastic Cloud, as well as various tools focused on log analysis and SIEM practices. Familiarity with these technologies will help you succeed in this role and contribute effectively to our security efforts.

In responding to this question, highlight your specific experience with Cloud SIEM platforms, detailing projects where you configured data ingestion, set up monitoring systems, or analyzed logs. Share any certifications you've obtained and how they contributed to your responsibilities.

Discuss the processes you implement to achieve compliance, mentioning specific frameworks or guidelines you’ve worked with. Highlight any audits or assessments you've been involved in and how you've documented compliance metrics within an organization.

Provide an example that illustrates your problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure. Clearly describe your role, the actions you took to contain and resolve the incident, and the overall outcome.

Emphasize your systematic approach to log analysis and alert prioritization. Illustrate this with examples of how you assess risks and determine the urgency of incidents, leading to successful outcomes.

Discuss your experience in conveying complex security issues in a clear, concise manner. Share examples of how you've collaborated with cross-functional teams to align security practices with organizational goals.

Outline a step-by-step process you follow to assess what metrics need to be monitored. Describe how you tailor dashboards to enhance visibility and aid in the quick identification of potential threats.

List your relevant certifications confidently, relating each to your work experience. Talk about the skills you gained from these while highlighting their importance in helping you stay current with industry trends.

Share how you regularly engage with industry research, attend conferences, participate in webinars, or follow influential thought leaders. This illustrates your commitment to ongoing education and proactive threat detection.

Discuss the importance of data classification and the protocols you follow to ensure data confidentiality and integrity. Share experiences where maintaining sensitive data was crucial for compliance.

Outline your immediate steps in response to a suspected breach, including initial assessment, communication strategy, and mobilizing the necessary teams. Discuss the importance of a calm, methodical approach in crisis situations.