Remote Cyber Defense Analyst

Placements24; Lorenziberg; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Cybersecurity Analyst to join a fully remote SOC-focused team. You will monitor security events, investigate incidents, and implement measures to protect assets.

The role emphasizes threat detection, incident response, and collaboration with IT teams to ensure strong security across systems and applications. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in cybersecurity, proficiency with SIEM/IDS/IPS and firewalls, and familiarity with standards like NIST/ISO 27001.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• 3+ years in a cybersecurity role (SOC Analyst, Incident Responder, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of network security, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Proficiency with SIEM and IDS/IPS/firewalls.
• Familiarity with NIST/ISO 27001 and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, etc.
• Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend remediation actions.
• Analyze malware, phishing attempts, and other cyber threats.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Stay current with cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
• Assist in the development and delivery of cybersecurity awareness training.
• Manage and configure security tools and technologies.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security is integrated into all systems and applications.
• Respond to and manage security breaches according to established protocols.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Investigative skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM tools

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Windows security

Linux security

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Cybersecurity Analyst to join a fully remote SOC-focused team. You will monitor security events, investigate incidents, and implement measures to protect assets.

The role emphasizes threat detection, incident response, and collaboration with IT teams to ensure strong security across systems and applications. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in cybersecurity, proficiency with SIEM/IDS/IPS and firewalls, and familiarity with standards like NIST/ISO 27001.