Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments of systems, applications, and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and potential risks.
• Perform penetration testing to identify and address security weaknesses.
• Develop attack scenarios, perform tests, and compile reports with findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as developers and project managers, to enhance security practices and protocols.
• Stay informed about emerging security threats and vulnerabilities, and advise on necessary preventative measures.
• Create reusable security policies and scripts for team usage.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members on cybersecurity best practices.

Qualification

• Proven experience in conducting security assessments and penetration testing on web applications, software, networks, or infrastructure.
• Expertise with security frameworks such as OWASP and a strong understanding of common attack vectors and methodologies.
• Proficiency in penetration and exploitation tools, such as Metasploit, Nmap, or Burp Suite.
• Strong skills in programming or scripting for developing and automating attack tools and scripts.
• Knowledge of cloud security configurations (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Proficiency in creating reports on security findings, including remediation recommendations.
• Experience with APIs and creating secure Rest APIs is a plus.
• Familiarity with encryption standards, data protection, and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR).