Cybersecurity Analyst [JOB ID 20260910]
At a glance
Mid-level Security Operations & Analysis role at Phoenix Cyber. Remote · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Review network activity, IDS alerts, security events and logs to spot possible intrusions and rule out false alarms
- Examine large data sets for unusual behavior and create monitoring rules for IDS and SIEM devices
- Open and track security investigations through resolution, then guide responders on investigating and addressing incidents
- Maintain SOC procedures, prepare shift-based situation reports, and send security alerts and other communications
- Stay current on vulnerabilities, attacks and countermeasures, and recommend proactive security blocks
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree and at least three years of security experience
- Hands-on experience handling incident response
- CompTIA CySA+, Security+ or CISSP certification, plus the ability to obtain a government clearance
Who this fits
This remote role suits someone who can divide attention across varied tasks while working under pressure. You must be able to work a shift schedule.
From the employer
Phoenix Cyber is looking for Cybersecurity Analysts to join our client delivery team. This is a remote position.
- Monitor and analyze network traffic, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), security events and logs; Prioritize and differentiate between potential intrusion attempts and false alarms.
- Develop, maintain, and follow SOC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Support daily and monthly situation reporting per shift.
- Proactively review large data sets for anomalous activity.
- Create detective content for monitoring devices such as IDS and SIEM and advise on proactive blocks for security architecture.
- Create and track security investigations to resolution.
- Compose security alert notifications and other communications.
- Advise incident responders on the steps to take to investigate and resolve computer security incidents.
- Stay up to date with current vulnerabilities, attacks, and countermeasures.
- This position requires the ability to work a shift schedule.
- The ideal candidate will be able to multitask and give equal attention to a variety of functions while under pressure.
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree
- Three (3) years’ experience in security
- Experience in handling incident response
- CompTIA CySA+, Security+, or CISSP
- Ability to get a government clearance.
Phoenix Cyber is a national provider of cybersecurity engineering services, operations services, sustainment services and managed security services to organizations determined to strengthen their security posture and enhance the processes and technology used by their security operations team.
Phoenix Cyber is an equal opportunity employer and complies with Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), all amendments to these regulations, and applicable executive orders, federal, and state regulations. Applicants are considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.
Phoenix Cyber participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly-hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, go to https://www.e-verify.gov/
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