Cyber Security Analyst

Summary

Join the front lines of cyber defense at CyberSecOp. As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will be a pivotal member of our team, dedicated to protecting our clients from an ever-evolving landscape of digital threats. You will leverage a modern, best-in-class security stack to proactively hunt for, monitor, and respond to cyber incidents. This role offers the unique opportunity to work both independently and as a collaborative team-lead, managing security projects and ensuring the high-quality delivery of our services to a diverse client portfolio. You will be a key player in high-stakes incident response and ransomware recovery operations, making a tangible impact on our clients' security and resilience.

What You'll Do: Essential Responsibilities

Threat Detection & Incident Response:

• Monitor a wide array of real-time channels including SIEM/MDR/XDR dashboards, ticketing systems, email, and chat to identify potential security incidents.
• Conduct full analysis of potential security incidents to determine their nature and priority, eliminating false positives and escalating credible threats according to established procedures.
• Serve as a key member of the Incident Response Team, performing forensics, containing threats, and aiding in remediation and recovery efforts.
• Document all actions and investigations meticulously within our ticketing system to ensure a clear audit trail.

Proactive Security & Platform Management:

• Proactively administer, tune and configure security platforms such as SIEM/XDR, MDR, DLP, SASE, Email Security, etc., to reduce false positives and identify security gaps.
• Perform vulnerability and penetration testing, creating detailed notifications and reports to help clients understand and remediate risks.
• Conduct continuous security research and intelligence gathering on emerging threats, adversary techniques, and new exploits to keep our defenses ahead of the curve.

Client Partnership & Communication:

• Develop and maintain clear technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Generate and deliver regular reports with insightful metrics and analysis, helping clients maximize their strategic security programs.
• Document threat-actor techniques, lateral movement, and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to improve collective defense.
• Participate in shift-transition communications to ensure seamless, 24x7 coverage and case management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stamford, CT 06902

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000