We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Cybersecurity Analyst to protect our organization's computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. The ideal candidate will monitor security systems, identify vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, and implement security measures to safeguard sensitive information.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor networks and systems for security breaches or suspicious activity
- Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents in a timely manner
- Conduct vulnerability assessments
- Analyze security logs and alerts from SIEM tools
- Implement and maintain security controls, policies, and procedures
- Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies
- Stay up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure system configurations
- Assist with compliance efforts (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA)
- Provide security awareness training to employees
- Coordinate prevention services (e.g. penetration testing) with security partners
What We're Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should bring:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- 2-5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security roles
- Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs)
- Experience with security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection)
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Knowledge of operating systems (Windows, macOS)
- Familiarity with common attack vectors (phishing, malware, ransomware)
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as:
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC certifications
- Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash
