Security Analyst

Security Analyst
Summary
The Security Analyst will help safeguard the organization s systems and networks by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats. This role will support the design and enforcement of security policies, implement protective technologies, and work with internal teams and external partners to strengthen the company s overall security posture.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and analyze data using enterprise tools.
• Investigate and respond to incidents, breaches, and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and penetration testing.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Recommend and implement security controls and countermeasures.
• Provide guidance to internal teams on security best practices.
• Support security awareness training and education initiatives.
• Test and evaluate new security products and technologies.
• Prepare and deliver security metrics and reports for Leadership.
• Coordinate with vendors and external partners on security issues.

Requirements

• 2 3+ years of experience deploying or maintaining enterprise-level security systems.
• In-depth knowledge of security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, VPN, encryption).
• Familiarity with security frameworks and industry standards.
• Hands-on experience with incident response processes.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and implement security technologies.
• Solid understanding of confidentiality, integrity, and availability principles.
• Working knowledge of enterprise security practices and network security.
• Intermediate knowledge of Active Directory management and deployment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience using Microsoft Defender tools (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, Vulnerability Management).
• Security-related certification (e.g., Security+, ISC2 CC, C|CT, or equivalent).