Cybersecurity Analyst: Threat Monitoring & Response

GhangorCloud; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive work culture

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in California seeks a detail-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst to detect, investigate, and prevent cyber threats. In this role, you will monitor network activities, conduct vulnerability assessments, and work with engineering teams to enhance security measures. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have 2-4 years of experience in cybersecurity. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career development within an inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in cybersecurity or related roles.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, or NIST.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network activity to identify potential security breaches or threats.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and recommend improvements.
• Analyze security alerts from intrusion detection systems.
• Collaborate with the engineering team for security tools implementation.

Skills

Strong knowledge of security frameworks, protocols, and tools

Proficiency in conducting vulnerability scans and penetration testing

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in California seeks a detail-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst to detect, investigate, and prevent cyber threats. In this role, you will monitor network activities, conduct vulnerability assessments, and work with engineering teams to enhance security measures. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have 2-4 years of experience in cybersecurity. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career development within an inclusive work culture.