Cybersecurity Triage Analyst/Remote

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Summary

Job Title: Cybersecurity Triage Analyst

Location- Remote

Role Summary:

The Cybersecurity Triage Analyst is responsible for the initial review, classification, and prioritization of security alerts and incidents. This role acts as the first line of defense in a Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring potential threats are quickly identified, assessed, and escalated when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor security tools (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS) for alerts and suspicious activity
Perform initial triage and analysis of security events and incidents
Classify alerts based on severity, impact, and urgency
Investigate false positives and document findings
Escalate confirmed or high-risk incidents to senior analysts or incident response teams
Maintain accurate records of incidents, actions taken, and outcomes
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and playbooks
Collaborate with other security and IT teams for incident resolution
Continuously improve triage processes and detection efficiency

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts (network security, malware, phishing, etc.)
Familiarity with security tools like SIEM (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), EDR, firewalls
Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple alerts simultaneously
Good written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and documentation discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or similar
Internship or prior experience in SOC or IT support
Understanding of threat intelligence and MITRE ATT&CK framework

Key Metrics / KPIs:

Alert response time
Accuracy of triage (false positive vs. true positive rate)
Incident escalation quality
Documentation completeness

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10513292
Position Id: 72095-12895-
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