We are seeking a highly meticulous, analytical, and proactive Security Analyst to join our growing cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be responsible for continuously monitoring, assessing, and safeguarding our organization’s IT and network infrastructure—both cloud-based and on-premises. You will play a pivotal role in identifying vulnerabilities, preventing breaches, and ensuring the overall security posture of our systems.

As a Security Analyst, you will work closely with cross-functional teams—including IT, development, operations, and management—to design robust security controls, analyze potential threats, and implement strategic solutions. You will also support incident response activities, provide training for employees, and ensure compliance with the latest security standards and best practices.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a security-focused professional who is passionate about protecting mission-critical systems, staying ahead of emerging cyber threats, and contributing to a safe and resilient technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

Threat Monitoring & Incident Management

• Continuously monitor security systems, SIEM tools, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network activity to detect suspicious behavior.
• Lead investigations into security alerts, incidents, potential breaches, and malware activities.
• Perform incident response actions and coordinate with internal teams to reduce risk and prevent escalation.
• Analyze previous security incidents to improve and refine incident response processes.

Infrastructure Protection & Risk Mitigation

• Secure on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures with industry-standard tools and techniques.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and risk analyses to proactively identify weaknesses.
• Work with internal teams to mitigate identified risks and strengthen overall security posture.
• Assess emerging threats and trends to recommend technical or strategic improvements.

Security Policies & Compliance

• Define, develop, review, and update security controls, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure all security policies align with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive reports on security findings, policy effectiveness, and improvement plans.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and certification processes as required.

Security Training & Awareness

• Assist in creating and delivering employee training programs on cybersecurity awareness, phishing prevention, and safe data handling.
• Guide IT personnel and internal teams on updated procedures, response plans, and new security solutions.
• Provide leadership support during simulations or security drills.

Technical Evaluation & Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-department teams to ensure secure system architecture during design and implementation phases.
• Work with external vendors, service providers, or consultants to integrate and verify third-party security measures.
• Keep all security technologies, tools, and systems updated with the latest patches, signatures, and configurations.

System Improvement & Maintenance

• Regularly monitor access controls and maintain logs and security data for analysis.
• Conduct internal and external security audits to assess infrastructure resilience.
• Recommend upgrades and improvements based on threat intelligence and performance metrics.
• Analyze the root cause of breaches and update recovery or prevention plans accordingly.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Programming, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 1–5 years of experience in security administration, cybersecurity analysis, or IT security roles.
• Experience working with SIEM systems, firewalls, antivirus platforms, intrusion detection systems, and risk assessment tools.
• Certifications such as CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CySA+, or equivalent are a plus and highly advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, protocols, and best practices.
• Familiarity with intrusion detection, vulnerability management, ethical hacking, and threat intelligence tools.
• Experience analyzing security logs, monitoring alerts, and performing risk assessments.
• Working knowledge of network security, cloud environments, and endpoint protection solutions.

Soft Skills

• Ability to perform and remain calm under high-stress situations.
• Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting and training.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends, tools, and technologies.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a technology-forward organization with modern security tools.
• Opportunity to engage in real-time security challenges and incident response.
• Exposure to enterprise-level infrastructure and emerging cybersecurity technologies.
• Collaborative work culture with opportunities for continuous learning and certifications.
• Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and involvement in key security decisions.