Security Analyst

Duties & Responsibilities
Monitor and triage security alerts from SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAFs, proxies, and identity systems.

Perform initial investigation of suspicious activity, validate true/false positives, and escalate incidents when needed.

Execute Tier I response actions such as isolating endpoints, blocking malicious traffic, resetting credentials, and collecting basic forensic data.

Analyze logs from endpoints, servers, network devices, and authentication systems to identify potential threats.

Document investigations, incident actions, and recommendations for detection or policy improvements.

Support identity and access monitoring across Active Directory/Entra and other IAM platforms.

Assist with vulnerability review, remediation tracking, and deployment of updated security controls.

Follow SOC playbooks, regulatory requirements, and security policies related to data protection and incident handling.

Maintain working knowledge of networking, operating system fundamentals, and common security technologies.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications
Proven experience as a cybersecurity analyst

Proficient in risk assessment tools, technologies, and methods

Experience designing secure networks, systems, and application architectures

Preferred Qualification s
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent

Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques

Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts