**Introduction** Empowered. Innovative. Inspiring. Creative. Intense. These are all words we use to describe life at IBM. At IBM, creating innovative IT solutions for global companies is only the beginning. Our clients need to ensure that their world-class systems not only meet business requirements but are secure and reliable. That's where you come in. Security Analyst - Security Operations Center This individual is responsible for providing continuous monitoring of the corporate and federal assets ensuring the integrity of the environment. The work of this group includes managing the various scanning tools, assessing and analyzing the data collected from those tools, as well as tracking and reporting on suspicious activity. This position is responsible for detecting intrusions and leading our response to any intrusion. About the Team The Security Operations Center has a global footprint within IBM and is responsible for monitoring 24x7 monitoring and incident response. As a part of this team, you will be working with other likeminded security professionals in order to secure and protect IBM Cloud against emerging cybersecurity threats. **Your role and responsibilities** Monitor a strategic, comprehensive corporate and federal information security monitoring and operation program to ensure the integrity, confidentiality and availability of information owned, controlled or processed by the organization • Daily security activities related to the protection of corporate and other federal assets • Provide information to and monitor/act on information from various sources  • Ensure that IBM is in compliance with all applicable federal directives and policies regarding securing and monitoring of information • Assist in risk assessment duties including reporting and oversight of remediation efforts and change control. • Detect and assist in security incidents and events to protect corporate and federal assets **Required technical and professional expertise** · 2+ years of information security experience · Experience with risk management, vulnerability management, threat analysis, security auditing, security monitoring, incident response and other information security practices preferred · Knowledge of cloud computing and network protocols · Knowledge of generic information security standards/programs · Knowledge of SIEM tools and log analysis · Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with information technology professionals as well as senior management and auditors, assessors, and consultants · High level of personal integrity, and the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and exude the appropriate level of judgment and maturity · High degree of initiative, dependability, and ability to work with little supervision **Preferred technical and professional experience** · 4+ years of information security experience · CYSA+, GCIH, GCIA, OSCP, CISSP or similar certification