Cybersecurity Analyst - Remote

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to monitor, detect, and respond to security threats across our IT and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in threat analysis, incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced security operations environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events, logs, and alerts using SIEM and monitoring tools.

• Detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity incidents and breaches.

• Conduct threat analysis, malware analysis, and digital forensics when needed.

• Perform vulnerability scans and risk assessments, recommending remediation measures.

• Maintain and improve security incident response plans and playbooks.

• Support patch management and system hardening efforts.

• Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to ensure secure system and application configurations.

• Monitor and enforce compliance with security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Provide security awareness training and guidance to employees.

• Stay current with emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and defense technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.

• 2 - 4 years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or information security.

• Knowledge of threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.

• Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, ELK, Microsoft Sentinel, etc.).

• Familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, and endpoint security tools.

• Basic understanding of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and common attack vectors.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Security certifications such as:

  • CompTIA Security+

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (plus).

• Hands-on experience with forensics tools, threat intelligence platforms, and SOAR.

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Training and certification support.

• Flexible work arrangements (onsite, hybrid, or remote).

• Opportunity to work on advanced cybersecurity challenges and career progression paths.