Cyber Security Analyst

We are looking for a skilled Cyber Security Analyst to join our security team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in SIEM technologies, incident analysis, and network security concepts, combined with a passion for staying ahead of evolving cyber threats. This role requires expertise in monitoring, investigating, and managing security incidents, as well as collaborating effectively with Level 2 and Level 3 teams. The position involves on-call support, including coverage for after-hours and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

1. Security Monitoring. Act as a primary monitor for security events, identifying, analyzing, and responding to alerts in real-time using tools like Sentinel, LogRhythm, Splunk, or QRadar.
2. Incident Investigation. Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents, analyzing logs and patterns to determine threat vectors, attack methods, and resolution pathways.
3. Network and Firewall Analysis. Review and analyze firewall rule bases, suggest remediation measures, and ensure the security infrastructure aligns with best practices.
4. Threat Intelligence and Analysis. Stay updated on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and intelligence, integrating insights into proactive threat detection and response.
5. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Follow established SOPs for incident response and other activities, ensuring consistency and thoroughness in all processes.
6. Stakeholder Engagement. Collaborate with Level 2 and Level 3 security teams on escalated issues, maintaining clear and effective communication throughout the incident lifecycle.

Required Skills and Qualifications

1. Experience. Minimum of 2 years in Cyber Security, focusing on SIEM operations and event analysis.
2. SIEM Knowledge. Proficiency with SIEM platforms such as Sentinel, LogRhythm, Splunk, or QRadar.
3. Technical Skills. Strong understanding of network security concepts, firewall configurations, threat detection methods, and TTPs (tactics, techniques, and procedures) used by attackers.
4. Analytical Ability. Demonstrated skills in incident investigation, with the ability to analyze logs and identify security events.
5. Certifications. Industry-recognized certifications like CompTIA Security+, CEH, or other relevant credentials. Microsoft certifications such as AZ-900, SC-100, or SC-200 are also beneficial.
6. Education. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.
7. Communication Skills. Effective verbal and written communication, with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical team members.

Join Us

If you're ready to take on critical security challenges in a dynamic environment and have the expertise to monitor and defend against cyber threats, we encourage you to apply.