Security Analyst

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Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or a similar security-focused role.
  

Skills and Qualifications:

• SIEM Experience: Hands-on experience with SIEM tools like Splunk, QRadar, or ArcSight for monitoring, detecting, and analyzing security events.
• Incident Triage and Investigation: Basic understanding of incident response processes, including triaging alerts, analyzing suspicious activity, and escalating critical incidents.
• Network Security Knowledge: Familiarity with network security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint security solutions.
• Threat Detection and Response: Ability to detect and respond to malware, phishing attacks, and other cyber threats.
• Threat Hunting: Foundational knowledge in conducting proactive threat hunting to detect unknown threats or vulnerabilities.
• Vulnerability Management: Basic understanding of identifying and reporting vulnerabilities within systems and networks.
• Security Best Practices: Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and best practices for incident detection and response.
  

Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical skills for investigating security incidents and identifying root causes.
• Knowledge of malware analysis and phishing detection techniques.
• Experience with security incident management and basic forensic analysis.