Security Analyst

DirectDefense; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Paid certification and continuing education

Flex PTO program

Job summary

DirectDefense is seeking an Associate Security Analyst for their elite Security Operations team to monitor and remediate cybersecurity threats. The role involves analyzing user behavior, managing alerts, and developing detection capabilities, while being part of a skilled team dedicated to protecting client environments.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Cybersecurity or related fields.
• Experience with Detection and Response technologies.
• Passionate about learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Analyze logs and alerts from various technologies.
• Monitor and investigate SIEM alarms.
• Develop new SIEM detection capabilities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Investigation techniques

Job description

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This range is provided by DirectDefense. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Direct message the job poster from DirectDefense

Director of Talent Acquisition at DirectDefense

DirectDefense has an immediate opening on our Security Operations team. This is an elite team of Security Analysts who do not merely monitor for attacks and malware; they actively and aggressively hunt for the evidence of compromise within our clients' environments around the clock and provide actionable remediation guidance. As an Associate Security Analyst, you will be part of a revolution in managed security. You will work with brilliant people to spot, track, and eradicate hackers and malware. You will also be on the ground floor of building a next-generation Security Operations Center.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze user behavior, logs, and alerts from a variety of different technologies (NGAV / EDR, Firewall, IDS / IPS, Web Proxy, etc.) for clients from a variety of industries.
• Monitor, triage, and investigate SIEM alarms and client support requests.
• Assist with developing and tuning new SIEM detection capabilities.
• Contribute to and participate in documenting Incident Response activities.
• Conduct reporting on security threats, metrics, and defense effectiveness and deliver to a variety of client audiences.
• Participate in projects that guide and develop our managed security operations.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity, risk management, security operations, network operations, or equivalent knowledge.
• Experience with Detection and Response technologies for threat detection and incident response.
• A desire to use investigative techniques to solve complex problems.
• A self-starter with a passion for learning and growing professionally.
• You want to be a part of a strong team that strives for excellence.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Good communication skills with the ability to discuss complex topics with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Application Instructions: To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 + 10% annual bonus

Benefits include:

• 401(k)
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flex PTO program
• Paid certification and continuing education

Work schedule: Tuesday through Friday OR Thursday through Sunday

Shift: Night Shift - 7 PM - 5 AM

Work hours: 40 hours a week

A little about DirectDefense

Since coming together in 2011 to form DirectDefense, our team has been committed to providing cybersecurity defense strategies unmatched in the industry. Whether we are performing assessments of networks, platforms, and applications or applying managed services to enhance your organization’s security posture, we are committed to delivering world-class services that not only work but also work for you.

OUR MISSION

We establish partnerships with our clients based on trust and results. We leverage our deep industry knowledge and expertise to identify and remediate blind spots in your security program, provide meaningful visibility of your entire enterprise, and align your organization with security best practices and compliance standards.

OUR VISION

We aim to secure organizations across all industries against advanced threats and attacks in today’s world. Acting in partnership with organizations, we provide unmatched information security services designed to enhance your overall security posture, close gaps, and continuously track vulnerabilities through ongoing education and support.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to drive change fearlessly – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer and Network Security

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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