POSITION SUMMARY

Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven Associate Analyst Cyber Threat Intelligence to join the Global Security Incident Response Team (GSIRT) -Integrated Threat Defense (ITD). This position will be responsible for supporting an Enterprise Threat Analysis Program to secure Sony’s information assets, services, and the products that depend on them. This position will be fully remote and will report to the Senior Manager, Global Threat Intelligence.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform open-source threat collection and analysis activities identifying indication of cyber threats.
• Maintain awareness of the latest emerging threats and exploitation vectors.
• Provide analysis to help protect Sony from advanced threats.
• Develop and maintain up- to date analysis procedures.
• Prepare detailed analysis reports, cyber threat assessments, and briefings of security incidents and related intelligence for GSIRT and its stakeholders.
• Support projects to improve data collection, interpretation processes and initiatives regarding threat intelligence and information security.
• Provide timely customer appropriate briefings as required. Interface with stakeholders across all Sony Group companies worldwide to drive a deep understanding of relevant threats.
• Provide assistance to other Security and Incident Response Teams. Mentor other team members.
• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

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QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include: 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Information Technology or relevant education (bachelor’s degree) in a related subject
• Knowledge/experience with IDS/IPS, firewalls, SIEM or other security platforms is strongly preferred
• Understanding of network defense principles, common attack vectors, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Basic understanding of cyber threat intelligence principles and frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamon Model of Intrusion Analysis, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of common adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Strong work ethic and commitment to accomplish assigned tasks with a sense of urgency
• Good communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to express complex and technical issues as understandable language
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

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In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology”.

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Benefits:   

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.  

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 What we offer you:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
• Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs  
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children 
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance 
• Short-term & long-term disability plans  
• Paid parental and caregiver leave  
• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
• Education assistance and student loan programs   

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Other Programs: 

• Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)  
• Matching gift program  
• A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)  
• Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
• Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)  
• Annual incentive bonus

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