Cyber Security Analyst

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Ashland LLC, a $3.4BN global specialty chemical company has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst  to join our global IT team in the Cincinnati area or Dublin OH site. The Senior Cyber Security Analyst will monitor, correlate and analyze security event data and provide hands-on security administration for a range of security duties. This position will focus on various Information Security, Privacy and Human Resources investigations including the creation of comprehensive investigative reports. This role will be responsible for preparing, analyzing, assembling, and distributing metrics related to reporting of investigation activities. It is a visible role within Ashland requires coordination and teamwork  with other investigative departments.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitor incoming event queues for potential security incidents; identify and act on anomalous network activity
• Monitor external event sources for security intelligence and actionable incidents
• Document investigation results and writes technical articles for knowledge sharing
• Participate in root cause analysis or lessons learned sessions
• Perform threat hunting for malicious network activity using an analytic platform
• Perform initial investigation and triage for potential security incidents
• Deliver accurate & prioritized analysis on cyber activity/threats
• Perform payload analysis of packets
• Detonate malware to assist with threat research
• Resolve or coordinate the resolution (raise) of cyber security events
• Prepare detailed reports related to investigations and intelligence analysis.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Four years or more of experience in the security field highly desirable.
• Extensive experience with multiple areas of IT highly desirable
• Experience working with information security practices, networks, software, and hardware.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Able to work with highly confidential information.
• Ability to speak clearly, give direction, and provide guidance to employees and security staff during emergencies.
• Able to work and communicate effectively with all levels of leadership.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.

Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE:  We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.