Security Analyst II

OpenKrill; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance for you and depend.

Life insurance

Retirement match program

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Cyderes is hiring a Security Analyst II to deliver security solutions for clients. You will perform deep dive investigations, triage incidents, and align client postures with MITRE ATT&CK mappings, contributing to a proactive threat-hunting program.

You will work on a 1st shift Front Half schedule, participate in after-hours on-call, and collaborate across teams to reinforce Cyderes’ brand through expert analysis and client engagement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on IT security experience.
• System administration across Windows, Unix/Linux, and macOS.
• Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response tools (SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Defender).
• Experience with at least one leading SIEM (Splunk, Elastic, QRadar, Chronicle).
• Industry certs such as Sec+, CEH, SANS (GCIH/GCIA/GSEC) or OSCP, or actively pursuing.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and advanced analysis across endpoint, server, and network infrastructure.
• Conduct threat hunting and provide remediation recommendations.
• Coordinate incident investigations and runbooks.
• Map attacker techniques to MITRE ATT&CK for clients.
• Update documentation and runbooks for repeatable analysis.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation as Incident Controller.
• Analyze, review, and provide raw log data for escalations via SIEM.
• Communicate findings clearly in writing and verbally.

Skills

IT security

Sysadmin

Networking

EDR tools

SIEM

Certifications

Scripting

Tools

SentinelOne

CrowdStrike

Defender

Sentinel

Splunk

Elastic

QRadar

Chronicle

Job description

We Help the World Be Everyday Ready™

Today's threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we build practical Identity & Access Management (IAM), Exposure Management, and risk programs, helping organizations stop active threats fast with Managed Detection & Response (MDR) that integrates with existing tools. Powering it all is Meridian, our entity fabric that connects identities, assets, and access into one trusted reality. Augmented by AI and driven by experienced operators, our tireless global team arms organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.

About the Job:

The Managed Services Security Analyst II is responsible for security solutions for clients. The Security Analyst II will demonstrate the capacity to consistently meet and exceed client expectations representing and reinforcing the Cyderes brand through positive interaction with other teams within the company. Perform deep dive investigations into security threats, understand and implement MITRE mapping to identify customers current security posture.

Responsibilities

• 1st Shift/Front Half Sunday-Wednesday
• Perform triage and advanced analysis tasks across endpoint, server, and network infrastructure.
• Perform Threat Hunting on customer networks to detect, isolate threats and provide recommendations.
• Provide proactive security investigation and searches on client environment to detect malicious activities.
• Coordinate Incident investigations and deep dive analysis on detected threats.
• Understand and identify indicators of attack and compromise in alerts, by hunting through data, and from review of investigation notes.
• Have full understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Mapping clients use cases to tactics and techniques.
• Update documentation and runbooks to ensure repeatable analysis.
• Actively participate in an after-hours on-call rotation as Incident Controller
• Scope customer security incidents
• Document, communicate recommendations and guidelines based on results of analysis.
• Analyze, review, and provide raw log data for more insight into escalations through SIEM.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of threat landscape.

Requirements

• 1st Shift/Front Half
• 3 or more years of progressing/in-depth IT security experience.
• System Administration experience (Windows, Unix/Linux, Mac)
• Advanced understanding of networking concepts and ability to analyze network artifacts.
• Demonstrate experience in using Endpoint Detection and Response software (Sentinel1, Crowdstrike, Defender ETC.)
• Demonstrate experience in at least one leading SIEM platform (Sentinel, Splunk, Elastic, IBM Qradar, Chronicle etc.)
• Possess at least one industry certification Sec+, CEH, SANS Certification (e.g. GCIH, GCIA, GSEC, GMON), OSCP etc. or working towards a related certification.
• Basic scripting or development experience in one of the following languages: Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, bash, etc.

WHY CYDERES?

Benefits that go beyond the basics, we support our people so they can do their best work.

• Medical Insurance - Employee + dependents covered
• Life Insurance - Protection for what matters most
• Retirement Match Program - We invest in your future
• Hybrid Work Model - 2–3 days in office
• Maternity & Paternity Leave - Time for the moments that matter
• Paid Time Off - PTO + sick & casual leave
• Bereavement & Volunteer Time - Give back to your community
• Professional Development - Reimbursement program
• LinkedIn L&D Platform - Thousands of courses at your fingertips
• Mobile Phone Reimbursement - Stay connected, on us

Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.