Cyber Security Analyst

• The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for identifying, researching, and executing offensive cyber security techniques and tactics to test and verify preventative and detective security controls. This role is an integral part of the security team, working to protect the organization against cyber threats. The ideal candidate will be skilled in analyzing, evaluating, and tuning SIEM events and alerts, performing threat hunting, automating investigation tasks, and responding to security incidents. Additionally, the analyst will work on various IT security projects to implement security-by-design principles. This is an onsite position at our regional office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform incident response investigations from escalated incidents on Windows and Linux systems.
• Evaluate and analyze emerging cyber security threats, exploits, vulnerabilities, techniques, and tactics.
• Conduct offensive security exercises using BAS solutions to improve detection capabilities.
• Participate in threat hunting and threat assessments within IT architecture.
• Analyze and tune operating system and SIEM logs, events, and alerts.
• Design, document, review, and validate security hardening configurations (CIS Benchmarks).
• Develop, document, and test cybersecurity incident response runbooks and playbooks.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of experience managing or using a SIEM or conducting incident response investigations.
• Deep knowledge of securing operating systems, including Windows and Linux.
• Experience with cybersecurity forensics is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and track them to completion.

Special Requirements:

• Preferred certifications: GCFE, GCIH, GCIA, GCED, GCWN, GMON, GCUX, GCDA.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in cyber security tools such as firewalls, IPS, WAF, SIEM, DLP, and vulnerability management solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing security documentation and best practices.
• Understanding of offensive security methodologies and defensive countermeasures.

Additional Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Adaptability to evolving security landscapes and technologies.

Work Environment:

• This is an onsite position at our regional office.
• May require occasional travel for training or conferences.
• Standard business hours with the possibility of off-hours work during incidents.

Other Duties:

• This job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,000