Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Description: Cybersecurity Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring and Analysis: Continuously monitoring network traffic, user systems, and applications for suspicious activity, security breaches, and potential vulnerabilities.

Vulnerability Management: Identifying, assessing, mitigating security vulnerabilities in user systems, servers, applications and company networks through penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.

Security Policy and Procedures: Developing, implementing, and enforcing security policies, procedures and best practices to protect sensitive information and maintain a secure environment.

Security Awareness: Educating users about security risks and promoting safe online practices to minimize the risk of human error and social engineering attacks.

Security Tools and Technologies: Utilizing security tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM tools, and antivirus software.

Incident Response: Investigating security incidents, analyzing their root cause, and taking appropriate actions to contain, eradicate, and recover from attacks.

Reporting and Documentation: Creating detailed reports on security incidents, vulnerabilities, and mitigation efforts, and documenting security procedures. Assist and eventually independently work documents required for security compliance from customers.

Knowledge and Skillsets:

Strong understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, security principles, and security technologies to analyze network traffic, use behavior, identify anomalies, and assess the severity of security incidents.

Ability to troubleshoot security issues, identify root causes, and develop effective strategic and tactical solutions.

Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information assurance, or a related field is required with relevant experience in cybersecurity roles, such as security analyst, network administrator, or IT support, is highly valued. Industry certifications like CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or other certifications would be beneficial.

Experience:

2 or 3 years of experience supporting secure, high pressure environments and resolving urgent and long term security needs.