Cyber Defense Analyst

Job Summary

Monitoring and triaging security alerts, the full-time Cyber Defense Analyst will provide first response to threats in remote customer environments, document investigations, and collaborate with team members to ensure effective SOC operations.

Key responsibilities

• Leverage security technologies to monitor customer environments and identify potential threats
• Document security investigations thoroughly and escalate confirmed or suspected threats through appropriate channels
• Communicate outstanding items and tasks to ensure continuity of operations during shift changes

Required qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, or security monitoring in a SOC/NOC environment
• Hands-on experience with at least one SIEM/XDR platform for alert monitoring and triage
• Proficiency in basic log analysis and event correlation across multiple data sources
• Understanding of network protocols and architecture, including TCP/IP and common services
• At least one entry-level cybersecurity certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CC, or equivalent)