Remote Cybersecurity Analyst — Detect, Respond, Grow

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional growth & certifications

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive Remote Cybersecurity Analyst to join a virtual security operations center. You will monitor networks for threats, investigate incidents, and implement protective measures against cyberattacks, working independently and with a distributed team.

The role emphasizes strong SIEM skills, incident response, and threat intelligence, with remote flexibility and opportunities for certifications and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a cybersecurity analysis or security operations role.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and common attack vectors.
• Experience with incident response frameworks and procedures.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs from SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls to detect threats.
• Conduct deep-dive investigations into security incidents and determine root causes.
• Develop and refine security monitoring rules and detection mechanisms.
• Assist in incident response plan development and execution.
• Analyze threat intelligence to stay ahead of risks and vulnerabilities.
• Generate regular reports on security status, incidents, and remediation.

Skills

SIEM tools

Splunk

QRadar

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

Firewall

IDS/IPS

Security monitoring platforms

Job description

Placements24 seeks a proactive Remote Cybersecurity Analyst to join a virtual security operations center. You will monitor networks for threats, investigate incidents, and implement protective measures against cyberattacks, working independently and with a distributed team.

The role emphasizes strong SIEM skills, incident response, and threat intelligence, with remote flexibility and opportunities for certifications and growth.