Securisti Consulting
Website:
securisti.com
Job details:
As an Incident Response Security Analyst, you will play a crucial role in assisting with the detection, investigation, and response to security incidents. Under the guidance of senior team members, you will gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations and develop your skills in threat analysis, digital forensics, and incident management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and Detection:
- Assist in monitoring security alerts and events using security tools and technologies.
- Identify potential security incidents by analyzing logs, alerts, and other security data.
- Escalate suspicious activities to senior team members for further investigation.
- Creation of Playbooks / Runbooks
- Monitor and configure various Security solutions as needed under the program
- Incident Response Support:
- Participate in the initial response to security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
- Assist in the documentation and reporting of security incidents, including post-incident analysis.
- Collaborate with team members to improve incident response procedures and playbooks.
- Threat Analysis and Intelligence:
- Support threat hunting activities to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the organization.
- Assist in analyzing security threat intelligence to understand emerging threats and attack vectors.
- Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices.
- Learning and Development:
- Actively participate in training sessions and mentorship programs to build your cybersecurity knowledge and skills.
- Work closely with senior analysts to learn about digital forensics, threat detection, and incident response methodologies.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of incident response processes.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with IT, network, and security teams to ensure effective incident response and remediation.
- Communicate findings and observations to senior team members and other stakeholders.
- Assist in preparing security awareness materials for employees.
- Reporting and Dashboarding to key stakeholders
Qualifications:
- Masters / Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including systems / network / cloud security, threat detection, and incident response.
- Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as Firewalls, WAF, SIEM, IDS/IPS, CTEM / EASM and EDR / XDR etc.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Experience : 2-4 Years
• Qualification : Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Language : Good written and communication skills (English)
• Competencies : CompTIA Security+, CEH, ECIH, CHFI
Preferred Skills:
- Basic knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is beneficial.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) is a plus.
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