SecOps Analyst

TLDR

The SecOps Analyst plays a crucial role in safeguarding information assets by actively monitoring security incidents and collaborating with IT and compliance teams to mitigate cyber threats.

The SecOps Analyst is responsible for monitoring and responding to security incidents, managing alerts, conducting initial investigations, and escalating threats when necessary. The analyst helps safeguard organizational information assets by maintaining an active defense against cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor security alerts and events from various security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus, firewalls, Phishing tool).
  • Perform real-time security event analysis and triage.
  • Investigate suspicious activities, anomalies, and security incidents.
  • Escalate critical security incidents to senior analysts or incident response teams.
  • Document all incidents clearly, comprehensively, and concisely in the ticketing system.
  • Follow established incident response procedures and suggest improvements.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the cyber threat landscape and emerging threats.
  • Collaborate with other teams (IT, R&D, Compliance) to mitigate risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Conduct periodic security reporting and dashboards for management review.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years experience working in cybersecurity, specifically within a SOC environment.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity tools (SIEM systems like Splunk or ELK Stack, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection).
  • Understanding of security concepts (e.g., malware analysis, network security, incident response).
  • Relevant certifications (such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GIAC certifications, or CISSP) are strongly preferred.

Required Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to thorough documentation.
  • Team player capable of collaborative problem-solving.
  • Strong curiosity and motivation to continually learn and improve security practices.
  • Fixed Night Shifts
  • Can work in Hybrid Mode
  • Health Insurance and Other Benefits

 

Medfar builds innovative healthcare management solutions designed specifically for clinics, leveraging technology to streamline operations and enhance patient safety. With a commitment to improving efficiency in healthcare practices worldwide, they were the first to certify a cloud-based Electronic Medical Record in Canada, showcasing their focus on practical clinical success.

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