SECURITY ANALYST / NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST - DFT - 08052026

Position: Security Analyst / Network Security Analyst - Junior Number of hours: 40 hours / week Schedule: EST Key Responsibilities • Monitor Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) dashboards and security monitoring tools for potential threats and suspicious activities. • Perform initial alert triage and escalate security incidents to senior analysts in accordance with established incident response procedures. • Analyze network security events, logs, and alerts from firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, and other security technologies. • Assist in vulnerability scanning activities and support remediation validation for identified security weaknesses. • Support incident response activities by documenting findings, collecting evidence, and maintaining incident records. • Assist in preparing security reports, dashboards, compliance documentation, and operational metrics. • Support security advisory activities by responding to user security inquiries and promoting cybersecurity awareness. • Collaborate with infrastructure, network, cloud, and application teams to investigate and resolve security issues. • Participate in routine security health checks, access reviews, and compliance monitoring activities. • Maintain security documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and knowledge base articles. • Follow organizational security policies, incident handling procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements. • Escalate security incidents, risks, and operational issues to senior security analysts or SOC leads when necessary. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. • 0–2 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Security Operations, Network Administration, IT Support, or a related technical role. • Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, networking concepts, and information security best practices. • Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls, routers, and switches. • Basic knowledge of SIEM platforms and security monitoring concepts. • Understanding of common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, malware, phishing, and attack vectors. • Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Ability to work under close guidance and daily supervision. • Willingness to work in a shift-based Security Operations Center (SOC) environment, if required. Preferred Certifications • CompTIA Security+ • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) • Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) • Scrum Foundations • ITIL Foundation (Preferred) Technical Skills • Security Operations Center (SOC) Fundamentals • SIEM Monitoring & Alert Triage • Network Security Fundamentals • TCP/IP, DNS, VPN & Firewall Concepts • Vulnerability Scanning Fundamentals • Incident Response Fundamentals • Windows & Linux Administration • Endpoint Security Fundamentals • Security Documentation & Reporting • Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, or similar SIEM platforms (Basic Knowledge) • Agile & IT Service Management (ITSM) • Security Awareness & Compliance