Job Description
Job Description
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst will play a pivotal role in defending our client's global infrastructure. This position is ideal for someone with robust analytical skills and technical expertise who is ready to expand into an engineering role. You'll work on cutting edge security solutions, detect and respond to emerging threats, and support the design and implementation of new security controls. This role is designed to provide a pathway into cybersecurity engineering. It offers hands-on experience with our security architecture and engineering teams, along with opportunities for professional development and mentoring to help you transition your skills from analysis to engineering.
Primary Responsibilities :
Threat Detection & Incident Response
- Monitor and analyze security alerts from various systems and respond to potential incidents.
- Conduct in-depth analysis on cybersecurity events to identify the scope, severity, and mitigation actions.
- Act as a key player in incident response, including escalation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
Vulnerability Assessment & Remediation
Perform regular vulnerability assessments and participate in remediation planning with relevant teams.Partner with engineering teams to support patch management, vulnerability mitigation, and secure configuration efforts.Security Control Monitoring & Optimization
Monitor, maintain, and optimize security technologies (e.g., firewalls, SIEM, IPS / IDS, endpoint protection, etc.).Collaborate with engineering teams to design and enhance monitoring and alerting capabilities.Assist in developing automation for security operations, enhancing efficiency and consistency across workflows.Collaboration on Security Architecture
Work with cybersecurity engineering to contribute to security design and architecture, supporting projects that enhance our security posture.Participate in planning for new security tools, processes, and frameworks.Cybersecurity Awareness & Training
Contribute to developing and delivering cybersecurity training and awareness initiatives for the organization.Act as a mentor and resource for junior analysts, sharing insights, best practices, and knowledge.Documentation & Reporting
Create detailed reports on incident investigations, assessments, and security metrics for management review.Document processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support scalable operations.Required Qualifications :
4 years of experience in cybersecurity, particularly in a SOC or incident response capacity.Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. Relevant certifications may be considered in place of a degree.Relevant certifications preferred, such as CompTIA Security , CEH, GCIH, GCIA, or similar. Interest in working toward CISSP, OSCP, or other advanced certifications is a plus.Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools, such as SIEM, EDR, firewall and network security monitoring, and vulnerability scanners.Experience in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.) is highly preferredStrong understanding of network protocols, system security, and attack vectors.Proficiency in log analysis, network traffic analysis, and forensic investigation techniques.Familiarity with cloud security, especially in AWS, Azure.Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, etc.) for automation and process improvement.Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
