Cybersecurity Analyst

CyberMaxx  ยท  via Devremote
๐Ÿ’ฐ $70,000 - $80,000/yr ๐ŸŒŽ Remote ๐Ÿ“ 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:

  • Bachelorโ€™s 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