Remote Cyber Defense Analyst I

Nightwing; United States; Remote; USD 64,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision & Dental insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Nightwing seeks a Cyber Defense Analyst to monitor and triage security alerts across customer environments, using security tools to distinguish real threats and document investigations. You will escalate issues to the right stakeholders and communicate outstanding items at shift end to ensure continuous SOC performance.

Responsibilities include following SOPs, performing basic artifact analysis, isolating hosts, and updating case management with timestamps and evidence.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, or security monitoring in a SOC/NOC or similar environment.
• Hands-on experience with at least one SIEM/XDR platform (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel) for alert monitoring and triage.
• Experience using EDR tools for basic investigation and containment.
• Practical experience triaging alerts, performing basic artifact analysis, and escalating incidents.

Responsibilities

• Protect and Defend: monitor environments, triage alerts, and escalate threats.
• Incident Response: follow SOPs, perform basic artifact analysis, and contain threats.
• Communicate and Collaborate: respond to customer requests, support shifts, and handover items.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Decision making under pressure

Education

Entry-level cybersecurity certification

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Nightwing seeks a Cyber Defense Analyst to monitor and triage security alerts across customer environments, using security tools to distinguish real threats and document investigations. You will escalate issues to the right stakeholders and communicate outstanding items at shift end to ensure continuous SOC performance.

Responsibilities include following SOPs, performing basic artifact analysis, isolating hosts, and updating case management with timestamps and evidence.