Cyber Security Analyst

• A cyber security analyst job description typically includes monitoring networks for security breaches, investigating incidents, developing security policies, and implementing security measures to protect an organization's systems and data from cyber threats.
• They also work on improving security posture by identifying vulnerabilities and recommending enhancements. Here's a more detailed breakdown:
• Key Responsibilities:
• Monitoring and Investigation: Continuously monitoring network traffic and systems for suspicious activities, security breaches, and unauthorized access attempts using tools like intrusion detection systems (IDS).
• Incident Response: Investigating security incidents, analyzing their root cause, and coordinating efforts to contain, mitigate, and recover from the incident.
• Vulnerability Assessment and Management: Identifying and assessing vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications, and recommending remediation steps.
• Security Policy Development and Implementation: Developing, implementing, and enforcing security policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Security Enhancements: Recommending security enhancements to management or senior IT staff, and implementing new security tools and technologies.
• Threat Research: Staying up-to-date on the latest cyber threats, attack techniques, and security trends.
• Ethical Hacking/Penetration Testing: Conducting penetration tests and ethical hacking exercises to proactively identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
• Reporting and Documentation: Creating reports on security metrics, incidents, and vulnerabilities, and documenting security policies and procedures.
• Required Skills and Knowledge: Technical Skills: Strong understanding of network security concepts, security technologies (firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software), operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), and security protocols.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze security logs, network traffic, and system logs to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to investigate security incidents, identify the root cause, and develop effective solutions.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate security risks and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of Security Frameworks: Understanding of security frameworks like NIST, ISO, and COBIT. Knowledge of Cyber Security Trends:
• Staying up-to-date on the latest cyber security threats and trends.
• Work Environment:
• Cyber security analysts typically work in an office environment, often with some flexibility to work remotely depending on the organization and the type of data handled. They may also work in rotational shifts, including nights and weekends, due to the need for continuous monitoring and response.
• Tamil candidates only

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹281,097.55 - ₹1,121,579.81 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided

Work Location: In person