Cyber Security Analyst

Job Overview:

Security Analyst

Role & responsibilities

• Monitoring and Analysis

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• Continuously monitor network traffic, systems, and applications for security vulnerabilities and threats.
• Analyze and respond to security alerts, incidents, and breaches.
• Perform threat intelligence gathering and correlate findings from multiple sources.

• Incident Response

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• Actively participate in investigating and resolving security incidents, including data breaches, malware attacks, and unauthorized access.
• Develop and implement incident response plans and conduct post-mortem analysis.

• Vulnerability Management

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• Identify and assess vulnerabilities in Osborns infrastructure, including hardware, software, and network systems.
• Conduct regular security assessments, penetration tests, and audits as for the guidelines.

• Security Tools and Technologies

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• Utilize security information and event management (SIEM) tools, firewalls, antivirus, encryption software, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Configure and maintain security tools to ensure effective monitoring and prevention of security incidents.

• Collaboration and Training

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• Collaborate with internal teams to improve overall security posture.
• Provide training and awareness programs to employees about cybersecurity best practices.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to management.

• Reporting

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• Maintain and update documentation of security incidents, analysis, and solutions.
• Provide regular reports on the security status and improvements made to management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Security Analyst or in a similar role, ideally in a large or complex IT environment.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Hands-on experience with security tools, including SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Manage engine), vulnerability scanners, and antivirus software.
• Knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS) and security configurations.
• Familiarity with cloud security and security architecture for cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Understanding of threat intelligence tools and frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred candidate profile:

• Security certifications such as

  CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

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• Experience with security automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of data privacy laws and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Experience in incident response and digital forensics.