Job
Security Operations Analyst

Spain, Palma de Mallorca – Full time – Apply before 24.09.24

General

• The Security Operations Analyst is responsible for monitoring and protecting the organization's IT infrastructure from security threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring robust defenses against potential cyber-attacks.

Main Goals

• Ensure continuous monitoring and analysis of security alerts and logs.
• Maintain the integrity and security of the organization's IT infrastructure.
• Proactively identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities and Authorisation

• Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and reports to detect potential security incidents.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) systems.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to prioritize and remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Respond to security incidents, conduct investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Stay up to date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies.

Main Tasks

• Threat Detection and Response:
  • Monitor security alerts and logs to identify potential security incidents.
  • Investigate and respond to security incidents promptly.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
• Vulnerability Management:
  • Regularly conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses.
  • Work with IT and development teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities.
  • Track and document vulnerabilities and their remediation status.
• Infrastructure Security Management:
  • Manage identity and access management (IAM) systems to control user access to sensitive information and systems.
  • Implement and maintain security controls for servers, networks, and endpoints.
  • Ensure secure configuration and management of firewalls, routers, and other network devices.
• Security Operations:
  • Conduct security audits.
  • Respond to security related tickets raised by employees.
  • Maintain KPIs related to Security Operations.

Necessary experience & Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of demonstrable professional experience in the role.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Cybersecurity, or a related field is required.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

It will be highly valued

• A Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of ISO27001, GDPR, NIST and MITRE Framework.
• Any of the following certifications: CEH, CISM, Comp TIA, OSCP, CISA, and CISM.