Cyber Security Analyst

Roles and Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic, system activities, and security alerts to identify suspicious behavior.
• Analyze security incidents and investigate potential cyber threats.
• Monitor security events using SIEM tools.
• Identify and report security vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.
• Monitor firewall, antivirus, and endpoint security alerts.
• Assist in incident detection, investigation, and response.
• Analyze security logs from servers, endpoints, and network devices.
• Support security audits and compliance assessments.
• Implement and maintain information security policies and procedures.
• Monitor unauthorized access attempts and suspicious login activities.
• Assist in threat intelligence analysis and security monitoring.
• Prepare security incident reports and documentation.
• Coordinate with IT and infrastructure teams to resolve security issues.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and best practices.

Technical Skills Required

• Networking Fundamentals:

• TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, and HTTPS.
• LAN, WAN, and VPN concepts.
• IP addressing and subnetting.
• Network protocols and ports.
• Firewall and proxy concepts.

• Operating Systems:

• Windows operating systems.
• Linux fundamentals.
• Windows Event Logs.
• Linux system logs.
• User and permission management.

• SIEM Tools:

• Splunk.
• IBM QRadar.
• Microsoft Sentinel.
• Log analysis and monitoring.
• Security event correlation.
• Alert investigation and reporting.

• Security Fundamentals:

• CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability).
• Authentication and Authorization.
• Encryption and Decryption.
• Access Control.
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Risk Assessment.
• Security Policies and Procedures.

• Threat and Vulnerability Management:

• Vulnerability identification.
• Risk assessment.
• Security patch management.
• Vulnerability scanning.
• Basic threat intelligence.
• Security configuration review.

• Security Tools:

• Wireshark.
• Nmap.
• Nessus.
• OpenVAS.
• Microsoft Defender.
• CrowdStrike.

• Incident Response:

• Incident detection and reporting.
• Security event investigation.
• Incident documentation.
• Basic malware analysis concepts.
• Incident response lifecycle.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Team collaboration.
• Time management and documentation skills.
• Willingness to learn emerging security technologies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Security incident detection and response time.
• Accuracy of security alert investigation.
• Vulnerability identification and remediation tracking.
• Reduction in security incidents.
• Compliance with security policies.
• Accuracy of security documentation.
• Timely completion of security assessments.
• Effectiveness of security monitoring activities.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Understanding of Active Directory.
• Basic knowledge of ethical hacking concepts.
• Familiarity with endpoint detection and response (EDR).
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 security standards.
• Understanding of GDPR and other data protection regulations.
• Basic scripting knowledge using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Familiarity with SOC (Security Operations Center) processes.

Expected Deliverables

• Security monitoring reports.
• Security incident investigation reports.
• Vulnerability assessment reports.
• Security audit documentation.
• SIEM alert analysis reports.
• Risk assessment reports.
• Security compliance documentation.
• Incident response records.
• Security recommendations and remediation tracking.