Cybersecurity Analyst
CyberMaxx ยท via
Devremote
๐ฐ $70,000 - $80,000/yr
๐ Remote
๐ Remote, Maryland
Job Description:
- Formalize and deliver security product tuning requests to improve detection capabilities and efficiency
- Develop and maintain incident response use incidents, knowledge base articles, and relevant documentation
- Coordinate basic forensics activities as needed
- Conduct after-action reviews on high-impact and noteworthy incidents to identify process and human-capital improvements
- Aid in onboarding and mentoring new team members
- Drive and implement continuous improvement, open communication, and knowledge sharing
- Assist with creation, review, and upkeep of internal documentation
- Facilitate reasonable out-of-hours communications, including company email and occasional SOC operations-related phone calls, to resolve escalated issues
- Influence team collaboration, cross-training, and documentation
- Act as a primary subject matter expert for one or more security products
- Act as the initial escalation point for complicated or sensitive work
- Identify and resolve opportunities to automate repetitive tasks
- Proactively propose improvements to reduce risk and potential future incidents
- Maintain high-level expertise with products in use and quickly familiarize with related technologies
Requirements:
- Bachelorโs degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience
- Certified in one or more "intermediate level" security certifications
- 3 yearsโ experience performing similar duties
- Ability to work all schedules in a 24/7 SOC Environment
- Ability to work in an operational/shift-based environment with flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends
- Demonstrated experience with the security industry, including understanding of best practices, risk mitigation, and compliance frameworks
- Able to function effectively in high stakes and high stress situations
- Legally capable of working in the US or EU or APAC regions as designated
- Passionate about cybersecurity and self-driven to continue learning/developing relevant skillsets and maintaining industry-specific certifications
- Ability to quickly find answers using manuals and/or Internet resources
- Fluent in English in writing and speech, including writing, reading, speaking, and understanding
- Ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts with end customers
- Shift schedules: Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat; 7AM-5:30PM ET, 11AM-9:30PM ET, or 9PM-7:30AM ET
Benefits:
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- 401k with a company match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Voluntary Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program with Mental Health Supplement
- Voluntary Basic, Accidental, and other ancillary life insurance
- Health Savings Account Contribution (with selection of a HDHP)
- 10 annual, paid holidays