Cybersecurity Analyst

CyberMaxx; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 86,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst in Linthicum, MD. This role involves enhancing security measures, developing incident responses, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in cybersecurity practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of experience performing similar duties.
• Certified in intermediate level security certifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver security product tuning requests to enhance detection capabilities.
• Coordinate basic forensics activities as needed.
• Drive and implement continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Risk Mitigation

Cybersecurity best practices

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

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• Formalize and deliver security product tuning requests to improve detection capabilities and overall efficiency.
• Develop and maintain incident response use incidents, knowledge base articles, and other relevant documentation.
• Coordinate basic forensics activities as needed.
• Conduct after action reviews on high impact and otherwise noteworthy incidents to identify process and human capital improvements.
• Aid in onboarding and mentoring new team members.
• Drive and Implement continuous improvement, open communication, and sharing of knowledge.
• Assist with creation, review, and upkeep of internal documentation.
• Facilitate reasonable out-of-hours communications such as company email and occasional SOC operations related phone calls to resolve escalated issues.
• Actively influence team collaboration, cross-training, and documentation.
• Act as a primary subject matter expert for one or more security products.
• Act as initial escalation point for complicated or sensitive work.
• Identify and resolve opportunities to automate repetitive tasks.
• Proactively propose improvements for how to reduce risk and potential future incidents.
• Maintain high-level of expertise with products in use and the ability to quickly familiarize with related technologies.

Description

Position Summary:

• Formalize and deliver security product tuning requests to improve detection capabilities and overall efficiency.
• Develop and maintain incident response use incidents, knowledge base articles, and other relevant documentation.
• Coordinate basic forensics activities as needed.
• Conduct after action reviews on high impact and otherwise noteworthy incidents to identify process and human capital improvements.
• Aid in onboarding and mentoring new team members.
• Drive and Implement continuous improvement, open communication, and sharing of knowledge.
• Assist with creation, review, and upkeep of internal documentation.
• Facilitate reasonable out-of-hours communications such as company email and occasional SOC operations related phone calls to resolve escalated issues.
• Actively influence team collaboration, cross-training, and documentation.
• Act as a primary subject matter expert for one or more security products.
• Act as initial escalation point for complicated or sensitive work.
• Identify and resolve opportunities to automate repetitive tasks.
• Proactively propose improvements for how to reduce risk and potential future incidents.
• Maintain high-level of expertise with products in use and the ability to quickly familiarize with related technologies.
• FLSA Status: Exempt/Salaried.
  
  

Requirements

What it takes to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience
• Certified in one or more "intermediate level" security certifications+
• 3 years’ experience performing similar duties.
  
  

Universal Requirements

• Ability to work in an operational/shift-based environment with flexible working hours to include evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated experience with the security industry including an understanding of best practices, risk mitigation, and compliance frameworks.
• Able to function effectively in high stakes and high stress situations.
• Legally capable of working in the US or EU or APAC regions as designated.
• Passionate about cybersecurity and self-driven to continue to learn/develop relevant skillsets as well as maintain industry specific certifications.
• Ability to quickly find answers to questions referencing manuals and/or Internet resources.
• Fluent in English in both writing and speech (i.e. writing, reading, speaking, and understanding) possessing the ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts with end customers.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer and Network Security

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