Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.Job DescriptionAres Management is currently seeking a Security Operations professional to join the Cybersecurity team within the Technology & Information Security organization in our Los Angeles location. The IT team consists of over 200 team members globally and is responsible for the firm’s technology landscape. The Cybersecurity team within IT oversees and manages Ares’ cyber risk. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and dynamic global security team, embracing opportunities to be challenged and grow with supportive and positive leadership.The ideal candidate will be passionate about information security operations, forensic investigation, and incident response (IR). This position will join our security operations team and will focus on security operations, forensics, and IR. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security operations and incident response.Primary functions and essential responsibilitiesDetects, identifies, and responds to cyber events, threats, security risks, and vulnerabilities in line with cyber security policies and proceduresWhen necessary, lead and coordinate incident response investigators and stakeholders, and security operations center team to effectively investigate and neutralize a security incidentCommunicates with stakeholders and leadership to provide timely and accurate updates on the progress of the response effortMentors and leads junior team members by example and through effective communication via one on one meetings, coaching, informatal instruction, or other methods as requiredCompletes projects on time, according to instruction, and within requirements described by stakeholdersIdentifies, documents, and blocks TTPs, IOCs, and other artifacts during incident responseAuthors content using query languages and scripting for event enrichment and efficient investigationDevelops procedures and documentation to support incident response and forensic investigation standard operating proceduresContributes to the maintenance and optimization of the organization's incident response planCreates detailed timelines and incident post mortem documentation following investigationsConducts threat hunting and analysis using various toolsets based on intelligence gatheredPartner with the security engineering and platform engineering teams to optimize operationsSupport a program for continuous security controls testing and validationPerform other duties as planned and communicated by leadershipQualificationsEducation:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Intelligence, or Security Operations
Professional Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIH, GCIA, GSOC a plus, but are not required
Experience Required:
4+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, or with a reputed Services / consulting firm offering security operations consulting or equivalent experience
Demonstrated proficiency in IR and forensic response using a variety of toolsets
Experience in scripting languages such as Powershell or Python
Experience in SOAR (Security Orchestration Automation Response) platform preferred
Experience with one or more Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions
Experience as a leader, mentor, and trainer of team members
General Requirements:
Experience should demonstrate a sharp security mindset, initiative to solve problems, and teamwork
Elevated level of personal integrity, honesty, and character
Able to professionally handle confidential matters and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity
Strong understanding of IR, forensic investigation, and defensive security
Keen sense of ownership, accountability, curiosity, and independent thinking
Comfort in dealing with ambiguity, stress, and uncertainty in a dynamic environment
Well-developed analytic, critical thinking skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills.
Experience in security monitoring, Incident Response (IR), and security tools configuration and tuning
Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and attack methodologies
Experience with EDR, email defense, and other security operations tools
Inquisitive and committed to continual improvement/learning
Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate effectively with team members across time zones
Excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation, documentation) and client service skills
Capable of interacting and coordinating with stakeholders to drive project/task/support engagement
Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity
Reporting Relationships Manager, Security Operations Center and Incident ResponseCompensationThe anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.$150,000 to $170,000The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.
