Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. In this critical role, the successful candidate will be tasked with the comprehensive monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity incidents, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information assets. Leveraging deep technical expertise and a strategic approach to cybersecurity, this position calls for a proactive and vigilant professional dedicated to identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and leading incident response efforts. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate incident response activities across the organization. This position requires a blend of analytical prowess, technical expertise, and a strategic mindset to protect the company's assets from internal and external threats

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor and evaluate the organization's cybersecurity posture, using securitytools and techniques to detect potential threats and vulnerabilities across a wide range ofsystems and environments.
• Respond to, investigate, and manage security incidents with precision and expertise, frominitial detection through to resolution, ensuring minimal impact to the organization.
• Serve as a key contributor to the Security Operations team, enhancing its operationalcapabilities through the development and implementation of security measures and protocols.
• Mentor and guide junior security analysts within the security operations team, fostering aculture of continuous learning and professional development. Share knowledge and insights onthe latest cybersecurity trends, tools, and practices to enhance team capabilities.
• Develop, refine, and maintain incident response playbooks, procedures, and guidelines inalignment with industry best practices.
• Engage in proactive threat hunting initiatives, leveraging threat intelligence and cybersecurityframeworks to identify and neutralize potential threats before they manifest into incidents.• Document and communicate detailed incident reports and analyses, ensuring transparency andclarity in the post-incident review process to improve future security measures and responses
• Stay current with new threats, technologies, and trends in cybersecurity, contributing to thecompany's IT security strategy and roadmap.• Participate in continuous improvement activities that enhance operational efficiency throughthe implementation of automation.
• Share knowledge and insights with team members and across the organization to foster aculture of security awareness and resilience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Engineering, ora related technical field is preferred or equivalent combination of experience, education(including other relevant degree or educational programs), and certifications.
• Professional security certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, CISSP, or similar are highly desirable

Education & Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on security operations, incidentresponse, or related fields.
• Proven experience in security systems administration, SIEM, threat intelligence platforms,vulnerability management, and forensic tools.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, IT systems, and network security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems, with a solid understandingof cloud servicesExcellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to bothtechnical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-pacedenvironment