Security Analyst

Security Analyst Overview

• The Security Analyst role offers an exciting opportunity to safeguard organizational systems and networks against cybersecurity threats.
• Monitor and analyze security alerts, threats, vulnerabilities, and unusual system behaviors to ensure robust protection.
• Investigate security events, assess their severity, and recommend remediation strategies to IT leadership.
• Collaborate with teams to test and evaluate security controls, ensuring effective remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
• Assist employees in responsibly using AI tools in compliance with company policies and monitor their usage.
• Contribute to server upgrades, systems testing, security changes, and infrastructure maintenance as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive security, configuration, asset, and technical documentation to support organizational standards.
• Provide backup help desk support to ensure seamless IT operations across the organization.

Security Analyst Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Monitor and analyze security alerts, threats, and vulnerabilities across systems and networks.
• Investigate security incidents, assess their impact, and prioritize findings for remediation.
• Test and evaluate security controls to verify effective implementation and remediation.
• Assist employees with secure and responsible use of AI tools, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Support server upgrades, systems testing, and infrastructure maintenance during scheduled hours.
• Maintain detailed documentation of security configurations, assets, and technical processes.
• Provide backup help desk support to address technical issues and ensure operational continuity.
• Escalate major risks and policy decisions to authorized leadership for resolution.

Security Analyst Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in information technology or information security roles.
• Proficiency in information security concepts, including threats, vulnerabilities, phishing, and malware.
• Familiarity with Windows server environments, networking fundamentals, Microsoft 365, Linux, and Active Directory.
• Knowledge of security monitoring tools, endpoint protection, web filtering, and firewall systems.
• Experience with MDR (Managed Detection and Response) and EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response).
• Strong analytical skills to assess risks and prioritize findings effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information clearly.