Security Analyst

Security Analyst

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in IT security, with SOC analyst experience
• Strong understanding of security principles, attack methodologies, and defense strategies
• Experience with SIEM platforms and security analytics
• Proficiency in using EDR and cloud security monitoring tools
• Ability to investigate and resolve common security incidents independently
• Knowledge of security compliance frameworks and requirements
• Experience documenting security incidents and creating technical reports
• Solid understanding of network protocols and common vulnerabilities
• Basic scripting abilities (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for security task automation
• Familiarity with threat intelligence concepts and practical application
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication abilities and team collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security alerts across traditional networks, blockchain networks, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems
• Perform first and second-level analysis of security incidents
• Apply and suggest improvements to incident response playbooks and procedures
• Document detailed findings from security investigations and maintain accurate incident records
• Utilize security tools including SIEM, EDR, cloud security systems, and blockchain-specific platforms
• Configure and tune security monitoring systems to reduce false positives
• Create and refine detection rules based on threat intelligence and observed patterns
• Support the implementation of SOAR workflows to automate response actions
• Use established machine learning models to improve threat detection effectiveness
• Help implement LLM integrations to enhance security operations efficiency
• Collaborate with other security teams to address vulnerabilities and security gaps
• Contribute to threat intelligence gathering and analysis
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for security metrics
• Write and maintain documentation for security procedures and common investigations
• Participate in on-call rotation for security incident response
• Mentor junior analysts on security tools and investigation techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Security certifications (e.g., Security+, SSCP, CySA+, TryHackMe SOC Level 2 Path)
• Experience with blockchain technology or cryptocurrency security
• Knowledge of SOAR platforms and security automation
• Familiarity with machine learning applications in security
• Experience with cloud security architectures
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application
• Experience with digital forensics techniques and tools
• Understanding of security data analysis and visualization techniques
• Prior experience with incident response coordination