Cyber Defense Analyst

If you are passionate about cyber security and have a strong desire to protect critical assets from cyber threats, then we want to hear from you

Job Title: Cyber Defense Analyst

Location: New York, New York, United States

Salary: $100 Per hour

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Defense Analyst to join our dynamic team. As a Cyber Defense Analyst, you will be responsible for protecting our organization's critical assets from cyber threats and attacks. You will work closely with our IT and security teams to monitor and detect any malicious activities, investigate security incidents, and develop strategies to prevent future attacks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze security events and alerts from various sources, including network and host-based intrusion detection systems, security information and event management (SIEM) tools, and other security intelligence sources.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of security incidents to identify the root cause, impact, and potential remediation strategies.
• Develop and implement security controls and measures to protect our organization's critical assets from cyber threats.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in our systems and infrastructure and recommend strategies to mitigate them.
• Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify and prevent potential cyber attacks.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cyber threats, attack techniques, and security trends to continuously enhance our defense strategies.
• Generate detailed reports and documentation of security incidents, investigations, and mitigation strategies.
• Participate in security audits and penetration testing activities to evaluate the effectiveness of our security controls.
• Assist in the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a cyber security role, preferably in a defense or intelligence organization.
• Strong knowledge of network and system security principles, best practices, and technologies.
• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) tools, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with common cyber threats, attack techniques, and vulnerabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and quickly under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+ are highly desirable.

Join our team of dedicated professionals and make a difference in ensuring the security of our organization.