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Role: Security Analyst Experience: 8-12 yrs Skills: Vulnerability management, Incident Response, Monitoring SIEM, EDR, Firewall Analysis L2 support Logs and Remediation Security Analyst/ Engineer As a Security Analyst/Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the security operations of our organization by assisting in the monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents. This role offers a blend of security analysis and engineering tasks. This position offers a progression from foundational knowledge to more advanced responsibilities, allowing you to contribute significantly to the organization's cybersecurity efforts. Key Responsibilities: Security monitoring and analysis • You assist in monitoring security events and alerts from various sources such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus systems, and endpoint detection platforms • You conduct initial analysis of security events to determine their nature and potential impact on the organization • You collaborate with senior analysts to investigate and respond to security incidents, including malware infections, phishing attempts, and unauthorized access attempts. Incident response • You contribute to incident response activities by providing technical assistance during security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts • You document incident response procedures, develop post-incident reports, and conduct lessons learned sessions to improve incident handling capabilities • You implement proactive measures to enhance incident detection and response capabilities, such as developing playbooks for common attack scenarios. Vulnerability management • You support the vulnerability management process by assisting in vulnerability scanning, assessment, and remediation efforts • You help prioritize and track the resolution of identified vulnerabilities in systems and applications • You collaborate with system owners and IT teams to ensure timely patching and mitigation of identified vulnerabilities, leveraging automation and orchestration where possible • You conduct security assessments and penetration tests to identify weaknesses in systems, applications, and network infrastructure. Security tool • You assist in the administration and configuration of security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint security solutions • You participate in the evaluation and testing of new security technologies to enhance the organization's security posture • You optimize the configuration and tuning of security tools and technologies to improve detection accuracy, reduce false positives, and enhance overall effectiveness • You evaluate emerging security technologies and solutions, recommending and implementing enhancements to the security toolset based on industry best practices and organizational requirements. Security awareness and training • You support security awareness and training initiatives by assisting in the development of educational materials and delivering security awareness briefings to staff. Qualifications and Skills: • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field • Minimum 8 years of experience in a cybersecurity role with progressively increasing responsibilities • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscape, and attack methodologies • Proficiency in security tools and technologies such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability scanners • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills • Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities • Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), or equivalent are a plus. Experience • Demonstrated experience in conducting security analysis, incident response, and vulnerability management in a complex environment • Hands-on experience with security tool optimization, security assessments, and penetration testing • Proven track record of incident response efforts and effectively managing security incidents from detection to resolution.