Distro

Security Analyst

Distro

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