We are looking for a talented Security Operations Center Analyst who will join our Infomation Security team in the Cyprus office.

Skills and Requirements:

• IT professional with 2+ years’ experience in information technology or cyber security.

• A University post-graduate having studied a computer science degree.

• Undertaken cyber security training and obtained, or be on a path to obtain, an industry-recognised cyber security certification.

• Understanding of information security principles, and best practices. Have a high-level understanding or an awareness of cyber security standards or frameworks.

• A solutions-focused individual with an analytical mind that likes to understand and resolve problems.

• Experienced or interested in endpoint-based investigations, performing root cause analysis and able to identify options to remediate issues.

• Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools.

• Experience with IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security technologies.

The nice to have:

• You display an interest in multiple cyber security domains, especially incident response, SIEM/SOC threat investigations, intrusion detection/prevention, network security, and vulnerability management.

• Any experience of programming in, such as Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, etc.

• Experience or an understanding of ITIL best practices for the delivering IT services.

• Have experience working with services to build, operate, or support applications or other solutions.

• Previous experience working with fast-paced, IT Service provider institutions or Cybersecurity companies.

• Knowledge or experience with penetration testing, SOC methodologies or ethical hacking techniques.

The Role:

As a Cyber Security Analyst, you’ll closely collaborate with the Cyber Security Team and report to the Chief Security Officer. Your main responsibility is to ensure the security of the ICT infrastructure of clients, user devices, networks, and cloud resources, thereby creating a secure operating environment for the business, its employees, and the services provided to our customers. On a daily basis, you’ll play a crucial role in the organisation’s security efforts by investigating security events, alerts, and incidents, utilising your analytical skills and best-in-class security tools for remediation.

Our team of Cyber Security professionals works together to continually enhance our technology and cyber security capabilities. You’ll also offer support to the IT Service Management team, helping them achieve their goals related to cyber security, service level performance, and project delivery.

In this role, you will gain valuable experience by working with EU and globally recognised security standards and frameworks, including PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, etc. You will be encouraged to cultivate a diverse set of cybersecurity skills, thus expanding your experience and evolving into a well-rounded cybersecurity professional. Furthermore, you will actively pursue industry-recognised security certifications to enhance your long-term career prospects.

Responsibilities:

Monitoring and analysis:

• Continuously monitor security alerts and events from various sources including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security tools.

• Perform initial analysis of security events to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.

• Analyze network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities and security breaches.

Incident response:

• Respond to and investigate security incidents in a timely manner.

• Escalate incidents to SOC L2 or relevant teams as necessary.

• Assist in the coordination of incident response efforts and provide documentation of incidents.

Reporting, documentation and Continuous Improvement:

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of security incidents and actions taken.

• Prepare incident reports.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of SOC processes and procedures.

Participate in post-incident reviews and suggest improvements.