Security Analyst / Network Security Analyst - DFT - 08052026

Position: Security Analyst / Network Security Analyst - Junior

Number of hours: 40 hours / week
Schedule: EST

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