Cybersecurity Analyst
About the role
[Company Name] is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to help protect our systems, data, and customers. You will monitor for threats, investigate alerts, manage vulnerabilities, and help our team build safe habits. This role suits a curious, detail-focused person who can stay calm during incidents and explain risk in plain language.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and other tools
- Investigate suspicious activity and document findings
- Support incident response, including containment and recovery
- Run vulnerability scans and track remediation with IT and engineering
- Review user access and help enforce least-privilege policies
- Analyze and respond to phishing reports
- Help maintain security policies and compliance evidence
- Deliver security awareness training to employees
- Stay current on threats relevant to our industry
Requirements
- Experience in security operations, IT, or networking with security responsibilities
- Understanding of common attack techniques and the MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Familiarity with SIEM and endpoint detection tools
- Working knowledge of networking, firewalls, and Windows and Linux systems
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate security risk clearly to non-technical colleagues
- Commitment to handling sensitive information with discretion
Nice to have
- Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, or GIAC
- Experience with cloud security in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Scripting skills in Python or PowerShell
- Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, SOC 2, or ISO 27001
Pay
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