Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Jobs; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401(k) plan

Healthcare

HSA matching

Ongoing learning opportunities

Work-life balance

Investing in future success

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support daily security operations, monitor and respond to incidents, and assist with risk assessments.

The role emphasizes documenting findings and maintaining security documentation while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. The position is onsite with a competitive compensation range and opportunities for ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–4 years of relevant security experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic cybersecurity analysis tasks within an assigned area.
• Monitor, analyze, investigate, and respond to daily security reports.
• Assist with monitoring security events and incidents from the SIEM.
• Execute operational security tasks and respond to inquiries from customers.
• Review vendor and third-party cybersecurity documentation.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and support control selection.
• Identify anomalous events and maintain network security documentation.

Job description

The Cybersecurity Analyst role supports an assigned organization by performing foundational security analysis and assisting with monitoring, investigation, and response activities. This position contributes to daily security operations, documentation, and risk assessment work.

Role Overview

The Cybersecurity Analyst monitors, analyzes, investigates, and responds to daily security reports and security events or incidents. The role also supports security risk assessment and documentation efforts, helping ensure that security findings are identified, tracked, and addressed appropriately.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of basic cybersecurity analysis tasks within an assigned organization or functional area.
• Monitor, analyze, investigate, and respond to information provided in daily security reports.
• Assist with monitoring security events and incidents generated from the security information management system.
• Execute operational security tasks and respond to security-related inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Monitor and assess vendor and third-party cybersecurity reports and documentation.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and support control selection activities.
• Identify anomalous events and security infractions that exploit system vulnerabilities.
• Create and maintain network security documentation.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Tools and Technologies

• Security information management system

Location

Santa Clara, CA (onsite)

Compensation

USD 72,000 - 96,000 per year

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Comprehensive healthcare
• HSA matching
• Ongoing learning opportunities
• Work-life balance
• Investing in future success

Export Control Notice

This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, the applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.