Job Openings Security Analyst / Network Security Analyst - DFT - 08052026

About the job 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



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