Security Analyst

Upwind Security

$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ year of cybersecurity experience, ideally in cloud or containerized settings.
  • Understanding of detection engineering, incident response, or threat analysis.
  • Comfortable with Linux, networking fundamentals, and scripting (Python/Bash).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Excellent communication skills for direct customer engagement.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and juggle multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Eagerness to learn and solve problems, backed by a relevant degree (B.Sc. in Computer Science/Information Security preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Assist in optimizing Upwind's detection and response systems.
  • Perform proactive assessments of customer environments to uncover risks and suggest improvements.
  • Lead in-depth security investigations, document findings, and develop playbooks for future enhancements.
  • Work collaboratively with Security Analysts, Research, and Backend teams to elevate detection capabilities.
  • Handle complex or critical incidents escalated from lower tiers of support.
  • Engage in regular customer meetings to translate security findings into actionable advice.
  • Stay informed about emerging threats, attack methods, and best practices in cloud security.
  • Help develop AI-driven detection models to refine investigation accuracy and response effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to specialize in cloud security and enhance expertise.
  • Collaborative work environment with analysts, researchers, and engineers.
  • Involvement in advanced incident response and security investigations.
  • Engagement with customers to directly impact their security posture.
  • Professional development through exposure to cutting-edge security technologies and methodologies.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Security Analyst to join our MDR team. In this role, you will be part of our security function, focusing on proactive reviews and providing advanced guidance to customers. This is an opportunity to develop your expertise in cloud security while working closely with analysts, researchers, and engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in fine-tuning Upwind's detection and response mechanisms.
  • Support proactive reviews of customer environments to identify risks, exposed attack surfaces, and recommend improvements.
  • Lead and conduct in-depth security investigations, documenting outcomes and developing playbooks to enhance future detection and response.
  • Collaborate with Security Analysts, Research, and Backend teams to enhance detection quality.
  • Contribute to the handling of complex or critical incidents escalated from Tier 1/2.
  • Participate in recurring customer meetings, helping translate security findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Stay up to date with emerging threats, attack techniques, attack surfaces, and best practices in cloud security.
  • Contribute to the development and training of AI-driven detection models, leveraging machine learning to improve investigation accuracy and response efficiency.

Requirements

  • 1+ year of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in cloud or containerized environments.
  • Knowledge of detection engineering, incident response, or threat analysis.
  • Familiarity with Linux, networking fundamentals, and scripting (Python/Bash).
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and container technologies (Docker/Kubernetes).
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage directly with customers.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to learn and grow.
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Security - an advantage

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