SENIOR ANALYST – CYBER SECURITY

• Perform advanced analysis of security incidents and events to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
• Manage and enhance the organization’s Threat Detection and Response capabilities using tools like Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and others.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments using tools like Nessus, Qualys, or OpenVAS, and ensure timely remediation of identified risks.
• Implement and maintain Privilege Access Management (PAM) solutions to safeguard critical systems and resources.
• Develop and execute Security Hardening Guidelines aligned with CIS or SITG Benchmarks.
• Automate repetitive security tasks using Python scripting and enhance operational efficiency.
• Support the integration of security practices within the SDLC by collaborating with DevSecOps teams and leveraging tools like GitHub, SonarQube, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents, ensuring quick containment and thorough root cause analysis.
• Assist in maintaining and optimizing cloud security frameworks using tools such as AWS Security Hub and Azure Security Center.
• Conduct firewall rule reviews, user access reviews, and network segmentation assessments to ensure secure configurations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the organization’s overall cybersecurity posture.
• Stay updated with emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and regulations, and provide recommendations to address them proactively.

Skills & Technologies Required

• Threat Detection and Response using any of these tools (Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint).
• Vulnerability Management using any of these tools (Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS).
• Privilege Access Management (PAM) using any of these tools (Wallix, CyberArk, BeyondTrust).
• Security Automation and Orchestration using any of these tools (Python, Splunk Phantom, Cortex XSOAR, Azure Sentinel ).
• DevSecOps using any of these tools (SonarQube, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline).
• Security Hardening and Compliance using any of these tools (CIS Benchmarks, SITG Benchmarks, Qualys Policy Compliance).
• Cloud Security using any of these tools (AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender for Cloud).
• Network Security using any of these tools (Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Snort, Suricata).
• Endpoint Security using any of these tools (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).

Experience

• A minimum of 5–8 years of experience in cyber security.

About Application Process

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

• Resume/CV
• Passport-size photograph