Security Analyst I

Cyderes (Cyber Defense and Response) is a pure-play, full life-cycle cybersecurity services provider with award-winning managed security services, identity and access management, and professional services designed to manage the cybersecurity risks of enterprise clients.  We specialize in multi-technology, complex environments with the in speed and agility needed to tackle the most advanced cyber threats. We leverage our global scale and decades of experience to accelerate our clients’ cyber outcomes through a full lifecycle of cybersecurity services. We are a global company with operating centers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and India.
About the Job: The Managed Services Security Analyst I is responsible for providing security solutions to clients. The Security Analyst I will demonstrate the capacity to consistently meet and exceed client expectations representing and reinforcing the Cyderes brand through positive interaction with other teams within the company. Monitor and perform initial triage and investigations into security threats, understand MITRE mapping to identify customers current security posture.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor security alerts on the SOAR dashboard, perform initial triage and assess security incidents to determine severity and impact.
• Perform Incident investigations and analysis on detected threats and verify true positives and filter false positives, escalating complex cases to L2/L3 analysts.
• Understand and identify indicators of attack and compromise in alerts by reviewing past investigations.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and correlate threat intelligence for improved detection and understanding of the current threat landscape.
• Follow incident response playbooks and escalate incidents when needed and maintain accurate documentation of incidents and actions taken.
• Participate in training and development to improve technical and analytical skills.
• Work flexible shifts, including weekends, and holidays, for SOC coverage.
• Effective oral communications and writing/drafting skills

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (preferred).
• 1-2 years of experience in security operations or IT support with basic to moderate understanding of network services, vulnerabilities, exploits, malware, phishing and attacks.
• Experience with at least one SIEM tool (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and ability to perform security log analysis.
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP).
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification (preferred).
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the cybersecurity field

Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.