Security Analyst

Promote Project; Idaho; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

As a hands-on role, the Security Analyst is a member of Fortra’s Corporate Security Operations Center (SOC) team. The role is responsible for managing cybersecurity controls and processes to identify threats, respond to alerts, and recover from incidents to protect the organization and its assets. The focus is Fortra globally and monitoring our multi-platform infrastructure (Entra ID, AWS, Azure, Windows, Linux, network, etc.). On-call is required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents, including phishing attempts, malware infections, and unauthorized access.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of security events to determine root causes and recommend effective remediation actions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation, including incident playbooks, response plans, and overall security procedures.
• Own and execute projects independently, managing incidents from start to finish.
• Work on improving monitoring and response capabilities in AWS and Azure environments.
• Collaborate with Cloud Operations and IT teams to ensure security measures are integrated into all aspects of the organization’s infrastructure.
• Support knowledge sharing across the organization to ensure processes and projects meet internal and external security policies and compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members and other departments on security-related matters.
• Pursue relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, Sec+, Net+) to validate skills and knowledge in specific areas of security.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideally educated to a degree level in Cyber Security or Computer Science or equivalent certifications.
• Cybersecurity certifications like Sec+, GSEC, SSCP, or one of the AWS or Azure Security Engineering certifications preferred.
• 3+ years background in SOC roles.
• Solid understanding of IAM, network, and cloud technologies, Windows & Linux operating systems, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Proficiency in security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and vulnerability scanners.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to think critically and problem-solve under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Azure Sentinel, Sentinel One, and Jira are beneficial.
• Programming/Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) skills.

ID:3039

Job type:

Remote job

Tags

• security
• analyst
• jira
• technical
• support
• cloud
• junior
• operations
• engineering
• linux