Cyber Defense Analyst

Job Summary

Working remotely on a full-time basis, the Cyber Defense Analyst (Tier 1) will monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts, documenting investigations and collaborating with team members to ensure effective security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor customer environments using security technologies to identify and triage potential threats
• Document security investigations thoroughly and escalate confirmed or suspected threats through appropriate channels
• Communicate outstanding items and tasks to the incoming team to maintain continuity and effective SOC performance

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
• Solid understanding of network protocols and architecture, including TCP/IP and DNS
• Familiarity with major threat frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain
• At least one entry-level cybersecurity certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CC, or equivalent)