Security Analyst Job Description
**Job Overview:**
We are seeking a skilled Security Analyst to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who enjoy staying up-to-date with the latest security threats and want to make a real impact in protecting our systems.
**Responsibilities:**
* Analyze event and system logs, perform forensic analysis, analyze malware, and other incident response-related data as needed.
* Develop and maintain a deep understanding of incident response best practices and processes.
* Stay up-to-date with intrusion detection systems (e.g., Snort) and tools (e.g., tcpdump, Wireshark).
* Identify and stay aware of attack vectors, threat tactics, and attacker techniques.
* Understand network architecture and security infrastructure placement.
* Have a solid foundation in networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP and other core protocols.
**Requirements:**
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
* Experience working on a mission-critical security operations team, preferably 24/7.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to document and explain technical details clearly and concisely.
* Strong desire to learn and grow professionally.
**Key Skills:**
* Wireshark
* Understanding of signatures
* Context-awareness (inbound vs outbound, webshells, DNS servers vs HTTP proxy)
* Knowledge of protocols (SMB, HTTP Proxy, DNS, ICMP)
* Netflow Analysis
* Malware triaging and dynamic analysis in a VM
* Building LR timelines under supervision
**What We Offer:
* A collaborative and supportive work environment
* Ongoing training and coaching to help you grow professionally
* The opportunity to work on exciting and cutting-edge security projects
* A competitive salary and benefits package