Security Analyst

At DYOPATH, we believe that work should be more than just a job – it should be a passion. As a dynamic, forward-thinking Managed Service Provider (MSP), we are dedicated to empowering organizations with reliable and innovative IT solutions. Guided by our core values of accountability, excellence, and exceptional customer service, we cultivate a culture of creativity, passion, and bold communication. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to sustainability and delivering meaningful results that help our clients thrive.

Join the DYOPATH Team! We are currently hiring a remote entry-level Security Analyst! 

Why DYOPATH?  We’ve been recognized as a Great Place to Work for four years running – and that’s no coincidence! We’re all about collaboration, creativity, and, most importantly, making sure our team feels valued every single day.

We are a people-first company, and we’re eager to welcome a new team member ready to contribute their enthusiasm and tech skills to the mix. Ready to join us? Read on!

The Details: Security Analyst

• Pay: $53,000 - $55,000 annually
• Location: Remote
• Shift: 8:00am - 5:00pm EST

You will have strong technical, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills to provide security support and expertise for clients located throughout the United States.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Technical Skills

• Networking Fundamentals: Understanding network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.), firewall operations, and VPNs is essential to monitor network traffic and identify suspicious activity.
• SIEM Tools: Proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms like Wazuh, Elastic, or other mainstream tools.
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): Familiarity with tools like CrowdStrike, SentenelOne, or Cybereason for monitoring endpoint activity.
• Threat Intelligence: Leveraging threat intelligence feeds to identify new vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors.
• Incident Response (IR): Understanding incident response processes, including triage, containment, eradication, and recovery steps.
• Malware Analysis: Knowledge of malware behavior and how to detect infections through logs and alerts.
• Vulnerability Management: Awareness of common vulnerabilities (CVEs) and patch management processes.
• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS/IPS): Experience configuring and monitoring intrusion detection and prevention systems.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Log Analysis: Ability to analyze logs from multiple sources (firewalls, IDS, servers) and correlate events to detect suspicious behavior.
• Anomaly Detection: Recognizing deviations from normal behavior patterns to detect potential security incidents.
• Root Cause Analysis: Digging deep into incidents to determine the cause and prevent future occurrences.
• Critical Thinking: Methodically approaching complex security problems and figuring out solutions quickly under pressure.

Knowledge of Cybersecurity Frameworks and Best Practices

• Compliance: Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST).
• Attack Vectors and Tactics: Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and other common tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) attackers use.
• Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and helping to mitigate potential risks to the organization.

Communication Skills

• Incident Reporting: Writing clear and concise incident reports to convey technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaboration: Working with other IT, security teams, and customers to coordinate incident responses.
• Customer Communication: In an MSSP, SOC analysts often need to communicate with customers regarding incident status, remediation steps, and recommendations for security improvements.

Certifications

• Industry Certifications: Earning certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) can validate your knowledge and skills.

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail: SOC analysts must meticulously catch small details in logs or anomalies that could indicate a breach.
• Time Management: Managing multiple tasks or incidents at once, often in high-pressure environments.
• Stress Management: SOC analysts often work in high-stress environments due to the constant threat of cyberattacks and time-sensitive responses.

Continuous Learning

• Staying Updated: Cybersecurity is constantly evolving, so analysts must stay informed about the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and tools through continuous learning and training.

What skills and certifications will you be bringing to the position?

• Minimum two years experience in computer hardware and software installation and maintenance desired
• Personal interest in self-development of security skillset
• Customer Service experience required
• Sufficient interpersonal skills to become aware of and adjust to stakeholder communication preferences and styles, providing a client-centric experience
• Experience in an IT environment
• Capability to triage virus infections using anti-malware software
• Conceptual or limited practical understanding of security monitoring experience with one or more SIEM technologies – computer Logs, Sentinel One, and intrusion detection and prevention technologies
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to set an agenda for meetings and keep meeting attendees moving to the agenda
• Work independently and adjust to changing priorities, negotiator and consensus builder
• Conceptual or Basic knowledge of IT including multiple operating systems and system administration skills (Windows, Apple)
• Conceptual or Basic knowledge of client-server applications, multi-tier web applications, relational databases, firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise Anti-Virus products
• Conceptual or Basic understanding of security incidents
• Conceptual or Basic understanding of methods to analyze data, such as logs or packet captures, from various sources within the enterprise and draw conclusions regarding past and future security incidents

At DYOPATH, we offer top-notch benefits that helped us earn our “Great Place to Work” certificate! Here’s what we offer:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) as well as Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Continuous Learning and Development Programs 
• Employee Referral Programs
• Pet Insurance plans 

Don’t hesitate – this position won’t be available long! Join our creative and innovative team. Apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

DYOPATH is committed to a work environment free of all forms of discrimination. DYOPATH recruits and hires without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information about DYOPATH, please visit our website at www.dyopath.com. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job.