[Remote] Security Analyst (Remote-USA)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Numerix is a leader in financial technology, providing expertise and software for pricing and risk management. They are seeking a motivated Security Analyst to join their cybersecurity team, focusing on incident response, threat hunting, and security operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel)
• Investigate and respond to alerts from XDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne)
• Conduct proactive threat hunting across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments
• Analyze DLP, Web Filtering and Audit log (e.g., Forcepoint, Cisco Umbrella)
• Participate in an on-call rotation for incident response and escalation support
• Assist in internal audits and compliance assessments (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001)
• Document findings, create incident reports, and contribute to post-mortem reviews
• Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and security engineering teams to improve detection and response capabilities

Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in a SOC, IR, or audit role
• Hands-on experience with SIEM and XDR platforms
• Familiarity with threat detection methodologies and MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
• Certifications such as Security+, GCIH, CISA, or CySA+
• Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell) or automation tools
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and cloud security principles

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