Threat Analyst | Remote, USA

Talentify.io; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing cybersecurity company seeks a Security Analyst to monitor security alerts, document incidents, and analyze security technologies. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in the Information Security field and familiarity with SIEM platforms. This role offers flexible hours and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Professional training resources

Volunteer opportunities available

Flexible evening hours

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years in Information Security.
• Experience in Security Operations Center or Managed Security Service.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and document potential incidents.
• Provide analysis and escalation of security technologies.
• Research threats and inform customers on best practices.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Data analysis

Vulnerability assessment

Tools

SIEM

EDR

QRadar

Splunk

Crowdstrike

Job description

Employer Industry: Cybersecurity Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement within a growing cybersecurity company
- Work/life balance with flexible evening hours
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through Employee Resource Groups
- Professional training resources available for skill enhancement
- Volunteer opportunities to engage with the community
- Ability to work remotely with necessary technology provided

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Monitor and detect security alerts using customer-provided data sources and tools
- Document and report on potential security incidents in customer environments
- Provide triage, analysis, and escalation of security technologies such as SIEM and EDR
- Act as a coordinator for urgent security events requiring response and remediation
- Research current threats and attack vectors to inform customers on best practices

What is Required (Qualifications):
- 2-3+ years of full-time professional experience in the Information Security field
- 2 or more years of experience investigating and troubleshooting enterprise-level networks in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or Managed Security Service (MSS)
- Excellent time management, reporting, and communication skills
- Experience with data analysis using SIEM and other reporting systems
- Basic understanding of vulnerability assessment tools and contemporary security architectures

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with SIEM/EDR/UEBA platforms such as QRadar, Splunk, or Crowdstrike
- Familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 and common attack types
- Understanding of Advanced Persistent Threats and targeted malware
- Ability to generate comprehensive written reports and professional emails
- Previous experience as a point of escalation in a technical environment

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