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Cybersecurity Analyst job description

A Cybersecurity Analyst is a professional who helps design and implement security systems to protect an organization’s computer networks from cyber attacks.

 

Use this Cybersecurity Analyst job description to advertise your vacancies and find qualified candidates. Feel free to modify responsibilities and requirements based on your needs.

Cybersecurity Analyst responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring computer networks for security issues
  • Investigating security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents
  • Installing security measures and operating software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs

Job brief

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team to protect our organization from cyberattacks by monitoring our systems and evaluating threats as they arise.

A Cybersecurity Analyst’s responsibilities include reviewing computer networks and identifying any potential vulnerabilities, installing the necessary software in order to protect it from unauthorized access, and documenting detections so that future breaches can be mitigated efficiently.

Ultimately, you will defend an organization’s computer hardware, software and other systems from theft, loss and other cyberattacks.

Responsibilities

  • Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause
  • Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities
  • Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard
  • Stay current on Information Technology (IT) security trends and news
  • Develop company-wide best practices for IT security
  • Perform penetration testing
  • Help colleagues install security software and understand information security management

Requirements and skills

  • Proven work experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst or similar role
  • Experience in information security or related field
  • Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques
  • Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus and IDPS concepts
  • Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field is preferred

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