Cyber Security Analyst
Job Description :
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team as a Specialist. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to operate as a specialist, taking ownership of cybersecurity initiatives rather than being part of a larger team.
With a minimum of 4 years of experience in each key area, the Cybersecurity Analyst will play a crucial role in safeguarding our organization's digital assets, responding to incidents, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities :
- Cybersecurity Incident Response : Utilize expertise in cybersecurity incident response to promptly detect, analyze, and mitigate security incidents.
- SIEM Expertise : Demonstrate proficiency in using Microsoft Sentinel or at least 5 years of experience with any other industry-standard SIEM platform.
Leverage SIEM tools to monitor, analyze, and respond to security events and threats effectively.
Policy Development and Implementation : Lead the development and implementation of cybersecurity policies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
The candidate must have experience writing and implementing no fewer than 5 cybersecurity policies.
Regulatory and Governance Compliance : Provide support in meeting regulatory and governance compliance requirements, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or other relevant standards.
Stay updated on evolving compliance standards and ensure organizational adherence.
Event / Breach Investigations and Remediations : Conduct thorough investigations into security events and breaches, identifying root causes and implementing remediation measures to prevent recurrence.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and minimize impact.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in each of the following areas : Cybersecurity with incident response.
- Strong knowledge of network troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of industry security frameworks and standards such as ISO-27001, NIST-800, SOC 1-2, and other security standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Writing and implementing cybersecurity policies
- Supporting Regulatory and Governance compliance requirements
- Experience in managing and performing security vulnerability management, security penetration tests, and gap remediation.
- Conducting event / breach investigations and remediations
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Continuous learner with a passion for staying updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.