Cybersecurity Analyst

As a Cybersecurity analyst you protect computer networks from cyberattacks and unauthorised access. You will try to anticipate and defend against cyber threats and responding to security breaches when they do happen.

In this role you will work for a start-up MSSP (Managed Security Services Provider) and play a key role in protecting our client’s valuable data. As part of the Cybersecurity Team, you will bolster our managed cybersecurity response and initial incident handling while also working with a larger cybersecurity team handling incidents and hardening our customer’s environments. While in this role, you can grow your knowledge, experience, and skillset.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Installing, updating, and operating security software.
• Monitor company networks and systems for real or attempted security breaches.
• Data analysis to identify/investigate any potential vulnerabilities and/or suspicious activities.
• Respond to customer events through suite of cybersecurity tools.
• Triage and analyse alarms/incidents for potential threats.
• Ensure customer data and systems are protected by enabling appropriate security controls.
• Participate in incident response as part of our 24x7x365 Security Operation Centre
• Interact with clients using professionalism and promptness.
• Work to solve problems through collaboration with team members.
• Maintain quality customer service skills in all forms of communication.
• Proactive approach to incidents to decrease reoccurring issues.
• Handle daily/weekly administrative tasks and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate\bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, System Administration or Cybersecurity
• A strong passion and understanding of cybersecurity practices.
• Experience on platforms such as HackTheBox, TryHackMe, etc.
• Basic familiarity with Threat Actor Methods: (MITRE ATT&CK Framework, PowerShell, Command Prompt, WMIC, Scheduled Tasks, Windows Domain and Host Enumeration Techniques, Lateral Movement Techniques, Persistence Mechanisms, Defense Evasion Techniques)
• Experience working with the following:
o Security Event Monitoring
o Incident Response/Management
o Endpoint Security
o Vulnerability Management
o Cloud Security (Azure/Microsoft365)
• Familiarity with the following is a plus:
o Networking Technologies: (Network Protocols, Ports, and Segmentation techniques such as VLANs. Network Address Translation, IP Addressing, DNS, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Load Balancers, Remote Access Methods)
o Windows Domain Administration: (Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, Patching)
o Network Analysis: (Wireshark, Log Analysis)
• Enjoy working in a team environment and support multiple customer incidents at a time.
• MSP/MSSP or Professional service experience are bonus points.
• The ability to speak both Geek and Human

Competencies

• Innovative and Analytical Thinking — able to analyse information and to use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Attention to Detail —being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks.
• Dependability and Supportive — being reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.