Security Analyst II

Cyderes

. Monitor security alerts and events across the Cyderes security platform and customer environments .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in security event monitoring, incident response, and threat analysis within Security Operations Center environments. Proficient in utilizing SIEM tools, endpoint detection technologies, and cloud security practices to enhance operational effectiveness and customer outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Security Operations Center (SOC) ExperienceSIEM Platforms (Splunk, Elastic Stack, Microsoft Sentinel)Endpoint Detection and Response (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender)Cloud Technologies (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)Scripting (Python, PowerShell, JavaScript)

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Hard Skills

Incident ResponseThreat HuntingDigital ForensicsMalware AnalysisSecurity Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)System AdministrationLog ManagementSecurity Telemetry AnalysisMITRE ATT&CK FrameworkOperational Security

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

CrowdStrikeMicrosoft DefenderCortex XSOARAnsibleSaltStackChefPuppetProofpointMicrosoft 365Google Security Operations

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Cybersecurity Certifications

Industry Keywords

Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)Managed Detection & Response (MDR)Security TechnologiesCloud EnvironmentsSecurity Alerts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureChefCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptPuppetPythonSaltStackSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor security alerts and events across the Cyderes security platform and customer environments
Analyze, investigate, and respond to security events to drive effective customer outcomes
Perform initial triage and determine the severity, scope, and potential impact of security incidents
Investigate suspicious activity across endpoints, networks, identity systems, cloud environments, and security technologies
Escalate confirmed or high-risk incidents to appropriate incident response or senior security resources
Participate as a member of the incident response process and assist with containment and remediation activities
Review security telemetry, logs, alerts, and other data sources to identify malicious or abnormal behavior
Maintain accurate documentation of investigations, findings, actions taken, and customer communications
Perform day-to-day operational security tasks and ensure established processes and service expectations are met
Communicate clearly with customers and internal stakeholders regarding security events and recommended actions
Identify opportunities to improve detection capabilities, operational processes, automation, and overall platform effectiveness
Collaborate with other Cyderes teams including Managed Detection & Response, Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Engineering, and Customer Success

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working within a Security Operations Center (SOC), Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), or Managed Detection & Response (MDR) environment
Experience with SIEM and log-management platforms such as Splunk, Elastic Stack, Microsoft Sentinel, Google Security Operations, or similar technologies
Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response technologies such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, or similar platforms
Experience with cloud environments and technologies including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Entra ID/Azure AD, Proofpoint, or other enterprise security platforms
Scripting or development experience with technologies such as Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript
Advanced system administration experience with Windows PowerShell, Ansible, SaltStack, Chef, Puppet, or similar technologies
Experience with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) technologies such as Cortex XSOAR, Splunk SOAR, or comparable platforms
Familiarity with incident response, threat hunting, digital forensics, or malware analysis
Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and common adversary behaviors
Relevant cybersecurity certifications are a plus