Xpetize - Cyber Security Analyst

Job Title : Cybersecurity Analyst (2+ years of experience) Location : Trivandrum,kerala Job Type : Full-time Key Responsibilities Monitor and Respond to Security Alerts : Continuously monitor security alerts across various platforms (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewall, etc.). Investigate and triage security incidents, ensuring quick resolution or escalation as needed. Work with the incident response team to manage and contain security breaches. Vulnerability Management Conduct regular vulnerability scans and assessments to identify weaknesses in the organization's IT infrastructure. Coordinate patch management efforts to ensure systems remain up to date with security patches. Recommend and implement strategies to mitigate Auditing & Compliance : Assist with security audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS). Maintain and track security policies, procedures, and documentation. Threat Intelligence & Analysis Keep up-to-date with emerging cyber threats, trends, and vulnerabilities to proactively protect the organization. Analyze security data and reports to identify patterns and trends in cyber threats. Implement threat intelligence feeds and integrate them with security tools. Security Tool Management Configure, manage, and maintain security tools such as firewalls, anti-virus, anti-malware, and SIEM platforms. Assist with the configuration and deployment of endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools. Collaboration & Training Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure security controls are applied consistently across all systems. Assist in training internal teams on best practices for security hygiene and incident reporting. Required Skills & Qualifications Minimum of 2 years in a cybersecurity or IT security-related role, with a solid understanding of network security, system security, and incident response. Technical Skills Proficient in security technologies such as SIEM (Splunk, ArcSight), IDS/IPS, firewalls, VPNs, endpoint protection, etc. Experience with vulnerability management tools and patching processes. Knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, and other network protocols. Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS) and common security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, (Preferred) : CompTIA Security+ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. (ref:hirist.tech) Show more Show less