Cybersecurity Analyst

Cynet Security; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Security is seeking a CyOps Analyst in Tampa, FL to investigate security alerts from the Cynet platform and detect threats through live incident response engagements.

Responsibilities include threat hunting for global clients, malware analysis, and collaboration with the SOC and research teams to enhance security tooling and threat intelligence. 1+ year in cyber security preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of security/IT experience in cyber security domains.
• Strong understanding of network architecture and common protocols.
• Hands-on approach to problem-solving and learning complex systems.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to security alerts from Cynet platform and perform live incidents.
• Perform malware analysis and threat hunting for global clients using industry tools.
• Collaborate with SOC and research teams to improve threat hunting capabilities.

Skills

Threat hunting

Malware analysis

Incident response

Network fundamentals

Presentations

Tools

SIEM tools

Wireshark

Endpoint protection

Firewalls

Job description

As a CyOps Analyst, you will be investigating security alerts from the Cynet platform in order to detect threats and conduct live incident response engagements, investigating and analyzing programs and software using analysis programs to identify threats and classify malware based on previous threats and commonalities, investigating and issuing threat intelligence and malware analysis report. The SOC works closely with research team to perform tests and uncover new attack vectors to enhance, develop, and configure threat hunting tools.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Identifying unknown threats for our global clients through advanced threat hunting services to complement the standard Security Operations Center services.
• Performing analysis and forensics on security threats, malware and attacks in the wild, using industry standard platforms and tools.

As a CyOps Analyst, you will be investigating security alerts from the Cynet platform in order to detect threats and conduct live incident response engagements, investigating and analyzing programs and software using analysis programs to identify threats and classify malware based on previous threats and commonalities, investigating and issuing threat intelligence and malware analysis report. The SOC works closely with research team to perform tests and uncover new attack vectors to enhance, develop, and configure threat hunting tools.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Identifying unknown threats for our global clients through advanced threat hunting services to complement the standard Security Operations Center services.
• Performing analysis and forensics on security threats, malware and attacks in the wild, using industry standard platforms and tools.

Requirements:

• 1+ year of technical experience within the network, IT, or cyber security domains
• Strong understanding of network architecture and protocols (e.g. HTTP, DNS)
• Hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Ability to understand and learn complex technological systems and identify critical areas
• Exceptional analytical skills, creative out-of-the-box thinking, analytical mindset with research orientation
• Strong presentations and training skills
• Experience in operating security tools (e.g. FW, IDS, SIEM, Endpoint protection)
• Working as an analyst in a Cyber SOC - an advantage
• Experience in exposing and exploiting vulnerabilities - an advantage

About Us

Cynet is a leader in threat detection and response, designed to simplify security for organizations of all sizes. Our mission is to empower lean security teams and their partners with an AI-powered, unified platform that autonomously detects, protects, and responds to threats - backed by 24×7 security experts.

With a Partner First mindset, we focus on helping customers and partners stay protected, operate confidently, and achieve their goals. Our vision is to give every organization true cybersecurity peace of mind, providing fast, accurate protection without the noise or complexity.