IT Security Analyst

Job Description:

About DXC Technology: We are a Fortune 500 global IT services leader. Our more than 130,000 people in 70-plus countries are entrusted by our customers to deliver what matters most. We use the power of technology to deliver mission critical IT services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive business impact. DXC is an employer of choice with strong values, and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We are DXC.

IT Security Analyst - Japanese speaker

We are seeking an entry-level IT Security Analyst to join our team. This role focuses on analyzing correlated events ingested into the security monitoring platforms supported by DXC's Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP). It is ideal for individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, eager to learn, and ready to grow within the field.

This is a highly rewarding position that allows you to understand the activities within an environment, assess potential business impacts, and provide context to prioritize detections. You will play a crucial role in helping the team:

Develop accurate and effective detections based on your analysis (in collaboration with Detection Engineers and Content Managers).

Generate hypotheses for proactive threat hunting (used by Threat Hunters to uncover unknown threats).

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is curious, analytical, and possesses strong investigative instincts. You should have a keen interest in cybersecurity technologies and methodologies and a strong desire to continuously grow and develop in this space.

Core Responsibilities

• Monitor networks and systems for security events via SOC platforms.
• Determine the nature, severity, and scope of detected incidents.
• Escalate confirmed or critical events to appropriate stakeholders.
• Use monitoring tools to extract security-related data and insights.
• Prepare incident summaries and platform performance reports.
• Work closely with SOC teams to share insights and improve processes.
• Stay current with evolving cyber threats and detection strategies.
• Recommend refinements to detection workflows and content rules.

Key Tasks & Duties

• Assess business impact from correlated events and take appropriate response actions.
• Ensure proper case management and provide concise, well-documented event annotations.
• Identify and report repetitive low-value alerts to Content Managers and Detection Engineers for tuning or removal.
• Escalate unusual or high-risk events to the Threat Hunting team and Detection Engineers for further investigation and detection rule development.
• Leverage AI-enabled detections to support manual analysis and reduce noise; report improvement opportunities for playbook development.
• Extract additional details from platforms for active incidents; escalate complex queries to Threat Hunters as needed.

Qualifications – Skills & Capabilities

• Strong triaging and analytical skills
• Clear and concise writing skills (for documentation and reports)
• Foundational knowledge of threat-informed defense practices
• Entry-level certification preferred (e.g., CompTIA Security+, ISC2 SSCP)
• Growth mindset with a desire to progress within the cybersecurity field

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a computer science or equivalent.

• Fresh graduate with Cyber Security major is encouraged to apply.

• Basic understanding of IT Security field.

• Excellent communication skills in Japanese to support Japanese speaking clients.

Work Arrangement

This role follows a shift-based work schedule as part of a 24x7 Security Operations Center. Flexibility to work on rotational shifts, including weekends and public holidays, is required. The role may be performed on-site, or in a hybrid setup, depending on business needs.

This role offers an excellent foundation for a long-term cybersecurity career. If you are proactive, analytical, and eager to learn, we welcome your application.

Our Culture and Benefits

DXC is committed to building better futures for our customers, colleagues, environment, and communities. We take care of each other and foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We put this to action developing and implementing societal initiatives within our Social Impact Practice. #WeAreDXC

Our "people first" philosophy means we offer competitive remuneration, benefits, training and career opportunities that reflect our commitment to improving the lives of our employees, and the communities in which we live and work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

DXC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome submissions from people from all walks of life. We celebrate our diversity and recognize it is the unique contributions of our people that give us our edge. We stand by the 'bring your whole-self to work' philosophy. It is our inclusive culture that powers our results, and our company grows only if our people grow.