IT Security Analyst

Company Overview:

Samsung SDS America (SDSA), the IT and innovation hub of Samsung, delivers innovative cloud, AI, digital logistics, cybersecurity, and enterprise solutions to transform the way businesses work and operate. We serve Fortune 500 companies across industries and are driving digital transformation with cutting-edge technologies and trusted services.

Position Summary:

Samsung SDS America is seeking a detail-oriented Security Analyst to join our Security Monitoring team onsite at our New Jersey regional headquarters. This is your opportunity to be part of a global leader in digital innovation, where your work directly contributes to securing enterprise systems and services trusted by some of the world's biggest brands.

The role involves monitoring and responding to detected security incidents, safeguarding computer networks from cyber threats, and documenting security breaches effectively.

This role will be working onsite in our regional headquarters in Ridgefield Park, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events across multiple systems and tools (SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, etc.)
• Investigate incidents and support triage, documentation, and escalation
• Perform basic threat hunting and vulnerability assessments
• Assist in creating and updating security documentation, policies, and playbooks
• Research and track the latest cyber threats, tactics, and vulnerabilities
• Support compliance efforts (e.g., audits, data protection initiatives)
• Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to improve security controls
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident response exercises
• Create ad hoc and regular security reports
• Stay up to date on emerging threats and vulnerabilities
• Create and send alerts in the event of a security breach
• Collaborate with the team on ad-hoc projects
• Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments

Requirements

• 0-1 years of experience in incident detection and response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics (internships and academic projects welcome)
• Basic knowledge on ICT (OSI 7 layer, TCP/IP, HTTP Protocol, etc.)
• Basic knowledge on information security (Web Hacking, DDoS, APT, etc.)
• Able to work during weekends and holidays on a rotation schedule
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Strong communicator
• Proactive mindset
• Must be able to work in the US for any employer without restrictions
• Must be willing and able to work onsite in our office in Ridgefield Park, NJ (this is not a remote positions)

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, Cyber Security or a related field
• Experience with WEB/WAS vulnerability testing and/or malicious code analysis
• Experience with operation of SIEM (Splunk, ArcSight, etc.)
• Security related certificates (CISSP, CISA, CEH, etc.)
• Experience with scripting or automation (Python, Powershell) is a plus

Benefits

Samsung SDSA offers a comprehensive suite of programs to support our employees:

• Top-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Wellness program
• Parental leave
• 401K match and savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off
• Additional benefits

Samsung SDS America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process for candidates with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.