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Cybersecurity Analyst

CyberMaxx

Linthicum, MD

Job description

Description:

Position Summary:

  • Formalize and deliver security product tuning requests to improve detection capabilities and overall efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain incident response use incidents, knowledge base articles, and other relevant documentation.
  • Coordinate basic forensics activities as needed.
  • Conduct after action reviews on high impact and otherwise 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 sharing of knowledge.
  • Assist with creation, review, and upkeep of internal documentation.
  • Facilitate reasonable out-of-hours communications such as company email and occasional SOC operations related phone calls to resolve escalated issues.
  • Actively influence team collaboration, cross-training, and documentation.
  • Act as a primary subject matter expert for one or more security products.
  • Act as initial escalation point for complicated or sensitive work.
  • Identify and resolve opportunities to automate repetitive tasks.
  • Proactively propose improvements for how to reduce risk and potential future incidents.
  • Maintain high-level of expertise with products in use and the ability to quickly familiarize with related technologies.
  • FLSA Status: Exempt/Salaried.
Requirements:

What it takes to be successful:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience
  • Certified in one or more "intermediate level" security certifications+
  • 3 years’ experience performing similar duties.

Universal Requirements:

  • Ability to work in an operational/shift-based environment with flexible working hours to include evenings and weekends.
  • Demonstrated experience with the security industry including an 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 to learn/develop relevant skillsets as well as maintain industry specific certifications.
  • Ability to quickly find answers to questions referencing manuals and/or Internet resources.
  • Fluent in English in both writing and speech (i.e. writing, reading, speaking, and understanding) possessing the ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts with end customers.