Cyber Security Analyst

As a Cybersecurity Analyst with 2+ years of experience, your primary responsibility will be to monitor and respond to security alerts from various platforms such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls. You will be tasked with investigating and triaging security incidents, ensuring quick resolution or escalation as necessary. Working closely with the incident response team, you will play a critical role in managing and containing security breaches. In addition to monitoring security alerts, you will also be involved in conducting regular vulnerability scans and assessments to identify weaknesses in the organization's IT infrastructure. Your role will include coordinating patch management efforts to keep systems up to date with security patches. You will be expected to recommend and implement strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities effectively. As part of the cybersecurity team, you will assist with security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with industry regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. It will be your responsibility to maintain and track security policies, procedures, and documentation to uphold security standards within the organization. Staying abreast of emerging cyber threats, trends, and vulnerabilities will be crucial in your role. You will analyze security data and reports to identify patterns and trends in cyber threats, implementing threat intelligence feeds and integrating them with security tools to enhance the organization's security posture. Furthermore, you will configure, manage, and maintain security tools like firewalls, anti-virus software, anti-malware solutions, and SIEM platforms. Collaborating with other IT teams, you will ensure consistent application of security controls across all systems. You will also contribute to training internal teams on best practices for security hygiene and incident reporting. To excel in this role, you should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a cybersecurity or IT security-related position, with a strong understanding of network security, system security, and incident response. Proficiency in security technologies such as SIEM (Splunk, ArcSight), IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection is essential. Familiarity with vulnerability management tools, patching processes, and knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, and network protocols are required. Preferred certifications include CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, the capacity to work independently and collaboratively, and a keen attention to detail are essential qualities for success in this role. (ref:hirist.tech),