Security Analyst

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Cyber Security
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SKILLS

SIEM (Splunk, ArcSight) IDS/IPS Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Threat Intelligence Vulnerability Assessment Incident Response Scripting and Automation Networking Concepts

FULL DESCRIPTION

Security Analyst

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Security Analyst for its Service Security Incident Response Team (SSIRT). This role involves monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, vulnerability management, threat hunting, and improving security operations.

Key Result Areas

  • Incident Detection and Analysis: Monitor security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint tools; investigate incidents; collaborate with threat intelligence.
  • Incident Response and Mitigation: Execute rapid response procedures; coordinate containment; document incidents; perform log analysis.
  • Threat Hunting and Vulnerability Management: Proactively hunt threats; perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; develop playbooks.
  • Security Operations Enhancement: Implement security policies; improve SOC processes; participate in tool evaluations.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Work with IT, network ops, legal, compliance; communicate risks to stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent.
  • Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC) preferred.
  • Minimum 4 years in network/cyber security.
  • Proven SOC experience with incident response and threat detection.
  • Strong knowledge of networking, security technologies, attack vectors.
  • Experience with SIEM (Splunk, ArcSight), IDS/IPS, EDR, threat intelligence tools.
  • Familiarity with incident response frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK) and standards (ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS).
  • Scripting and automation knowledge is an advantage.

Desired Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written English.
  • Innovative thinking and leadership.
  • Knowledge of change and release management.
  • Ability to stay updated on security trends and laws.
  • Flexible support environment willingness.
  • Self-management, decision-making, customer-oriented attitude.

What We Offer

  • Global Opportunities: Work in multi-national teams.
  • Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid ways of working.
  • Professional Development: Training and upskilling.
  • Career Growth: Internal mobility within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
  • Caring and Daring Culture: Health programs, diversity initiatives.
  • Reward Programs: Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awards.

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