
Security Analyst
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full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Philippines
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Salary
💰 $1,200 - $1,500 per month
About the role
- Monitor and analyze alerts in EDR/SIEM platforms, identifying suspicious activities and performing initial diagnostics.
- Analyze threat intelligence and anticipate potential attacks.
- Respond to and contain incidents by applying mitigation measures.
- Prepare reports and notifications with findings and recommendations.
- Optimize detection rules and reduce false positives.
- Contribute to the evolution of procedures and playbooks.
- Automate tasks through scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
- Participate in client meetings for follow-up and support during initial deployments.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent training.
- 2 years of experience analyzing security alerts in SIEM/EDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Elastic, QRadar, Wazuh).
- Knowledge of Windows and UNIX/Linux system administration.
- Strong understanding of networks and protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS).
- Scripting skills in Bash, Python, and PowerShell.
- Analytical ability, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail, proactivity, and teamwork.
- C1-level English for communication with international clients and ticket handling.
- Availability for 24x7 on-call shifts.
- Cybersecurity certifications and master’s degrees are a plus.
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Hard Skills & Tools
EDRSIEMscriptingPowerShellPythonBashnetwork protocolsWindows administrationUNIX/Linux administrationthreat intelligence analysis
Soft Skills
analytical abilitylogical thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detailproactivityteamworkcommunication
Certifications
Cybersecurity certificationsmaster's degree