Cybersecurity Analyst

Talantir; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) Cynet matching program ( 3%)

Medical/dental

Paid vacation and company-paidHolidays

Healthy meals and snacks for non-remot

Reimburse Commuter Benefit for non-rem

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Parental Leave Policy

Internet /Cell Phone Stipend

Team events and Happy hours

Job summary

Cynet is seeking a CyOps Analyst to investigate security alerts from the Cynet platform, detect threats, and lead live incident response engagements. You will analyze programs, classify malware, and generate threat intelligence reports.

Collaboration with the research team helps uncover new attack vectors and improve threat hunting capabilities. The ideal candidate will have at least 1+ year in cyber security, strong analytical abilities, and hands-on experience with security tooling.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of technical experience in 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 thinking, 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 is an advantage.
• Experience in exposing and exploiting vulnerabilities is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Investigate security alerts from Cynet platform to detect threats and perform live incident response engagements.
• Analyze programs and software to identify threats and classify malware based on known threats.
• Coordinate with research team to test, uncover new attack vectors, and enhance threat hunting tools.

Skills

Threat hunting

Incident response

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Training skills

Security tools usage

Cyber SOC experience

Vulnerability analysis

Tools

Firewalls

IDS

SIEM

Endpoint protection

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.

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 24x7 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.

Our benefits are here to support the whole of you

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 401(k) Cynet matching program ( 3%)
• Medical/dental
• Paid vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks are available for non-remote employees
• Reimburse Commuter Benefit for non-remote employees
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Parental Leave Policy
• Internet /Cell Phone Stipend
• Team events and Happy hours

The ideal candidate must be based in Tampa, FL.

Salary is determined by a combination of factors, including location, level, relevant experience, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Cynet Security, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from all backgrounds bring to our team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply and join us in building an innovative, collaborative, and thriving workforce.