Security Analyst / Network Security Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) dashboards and security monitoring tools for potential threats and suspicious activities.
• Perform initial alert triage and escalate security incidents to senior analysts in accordance with established incident response procedures.
• Analyze network security events, logs, and alerts from firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, and other security technologies.
• Assist in vulnerability scanning activities and support remediation validation for identified security weaknesses.
• Support incident response activities by documenting findings, collecting evidence, and maintaining incident records.
• Assist in preparing security reports, dashboards, compliance documentation, and operational metrics.
• Support security advisory activities by responding to user security inquiries and promoting cybersecurity awareness.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, cloud, and application teams to investigate and resolve security issues.
• Participate in routine security health checks, access reviews, and compliance monitoring activities.
• Maintain security documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and knowledge base articles.
• Follow organizational security policies, incident handling procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Escalate security incidents, risks, and operational issues to senior security analysts or SOC leads when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Security Operations, Network Administration, IT Support, or a related technical role.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, networking concepts, and information security best practices.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Basic knowledge of SIEM platforms and security monitoring concepts.
• Understanding of common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, malware, phishing, and attack vectors.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under close guidance and daily supervision.
• Willingness to work in a shift-based Security Operations Center (SOC) environment, if required.

Preferred Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
• Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Scrum Foundations
• ITIL Foundation (Preferred)

Technical Skills

• Security Operations Center (SOC) Fundamentals
• SIEM Monitoring & Alert Triage
• Network Security Fundamentals
• TCP/IP, DNS, VPN & Firewall Concepts
• Vulnerability Scanning Fundamentals
• Incident Response Fundamentals
• Windows & Linux Administration
• Endpoint Security Fundamentals
• Security Documentation & Reporting
• Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, or similar SIEM platforms (Basic Knowledge)
• Agile & IT Service Management (ITSM)
• Security Awareness & Compliance