Cybersecurity Analyst

Meriplex; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Meriplex is seeking an Security Operations Analyst to monitor security events and alerts using advanced MDR tools, analyze threats, and initiate incident response processes. You will triage security tickets, notify customers of issues, and handle requests including configurations and investigations.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in security, familiarity with scripting (bash, PowerShell, Python, or KQL), and strong knowledge of Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of security industry experience or equivalent skill level.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is a plus but not required.
• Familiar with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Python, or KQL.
• Well-rounded technical knowledge in Windows, Mac, Linux OS.
• Experience in system administration and/or network infrastructure is a plus.
• Security+ / CySA+ / SSCP certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and alerts using MDR tools, analyze threats and initiate incident response procedures.
• Triage and review security ticket details to ensure issues are handled efficiently.
• Notify customer of relevant incoming tickets and any issues impacting workflow.
• Handle customer requests including security configurations, reporting requests, investigations, and issue identification.
• Forward complex incidents to Tier 2 with clear documentation to minimize response times.
• Maintain records of triage activities, generate shift reports, and contribute to incident summaries for audits.
• Provide support for MDR and other agent-based solutions.
• Troubleshoot security applications and appliances.
• Participate in team briefings for knowledge transfer.
• Cover other duties during peak periods as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team oriented

Coachable

Security industry interest

Threat detection

Security tools

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Flexibility

Customer service

Proxy filtering

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Scripting basics

Tools

Windows OS

Mac OS

Linux OS

PowerShell

Python

KQL

Job description

Description

• Monitor security events and alerts using advanced managed detection and response tools, analyzing potential threats, and initiating incident response procedures.
• Triage and review security ticket details to ensure issues are handled efficiently.
• Notify customer of relevant incoming tickets and any issues that will prevent workflow.
• Handle customer requests including security configurations, reporting requests, investigations, and all error/issue identification.
• Promptly forward complex and/or major incidents to Tier 2 analysts, providing clear documentation and context to minimize response times.
• Maintain accurate records of triage activities, generate shift reports, and contribute to incident summaries, ensuring traceability for compliance audits.
• Provide support for managed detection and response (MDR) and other agent-based solutions.
• Provide troubleshooting of security applications and appliances.
• Participate in team briefings to ensure seamless knowledge transfer.
• Perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties:

• Monitor security events and alerts using advanced managed detection and response tools, analyzing potential threats, and initiating incident response procedures.
• Triage and review security ticket details to ensure issues are handled efficiently.
• Notify customer of relevant incoming tickets and any issues that will prevent workflow.
• Handle customer requests including security configurations, reporting requests, investigations, and all error/issue identification.
• Promptly forward complex and/or major incidents to Tier 2 analysts, providing clear documentation and context to minimize response times.
• Maintain accurate records of triage activities, generate shift reports, and contribute to incident summaries, ensuring traceability for compliance audits.
• Provide support for managed detection and response (MDR) and other agent-based solutions.
• Provide troubleshooting of security applications and appliances.
• Participate in team briefings to ensure seamless knowledge transfer.
• Perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Behaviors

• Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented attitude.
• Coachable and able to turn feedback into results.
• Strong desire to be in the security industry.
• Ability to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements.
• Ability to apply techniques for detecting intrusions.
• Ability to interpret information collected by security tools.
• Superior analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Understanding of how information travels.
• Superior organization, facilitation, and leadership skills.
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Customer service skills.
• Familiar with proxy and web content filtering tools.

Education/ Experience

• Basic programming skills are a plus.
• 1-3 years of security industry experience or equivalent skill level.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is a plus but not required.
• Familiar with scripting languages such as bash, powershell, python, KQL preferred but not required.
• Well-rounded technical knowledge in Windows, Mac, Linux OS.
• Experience system administration and/or network infrastructure is a plus.

Certifications

• Security+, Network+, CySA+, ISC2 SSCP

Physical Demands

Sedentary Work – Exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.