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As a Cyber Security Analyst, you are responsible for protecting client environments by monitoring, investigating, and responding to complex security events using advanced detection tools, threat analysis, and data correlation techniques. You conduct in-depth investigations to determine root cause and impact, assess vulnerabilities, and guide effective containment and remediation strategies. Working closely with engineering and threat intelligence teams, you help improve detection logic, validate controls, and strengthen overall security posture across diverse technologies and attack vectors. The role requires independent decision-making, precise documentation, and clear communication to ensure incidents are accurately resolved in line with service expectations and compliance frameworks. You also contribute to SOC maturity by refining playbooks, integrating risk and regulatory considerations, and mentoring Tier 1 analysts. This position blends deep technical expertise, analytical problem-solving, and professional communication to deliver measurable impact within a high-performing security operations team.
CyberSecurity AnalystJob Description:Primarily operates at the Tier 2 level but may operate at Tier 3 when needed or capable. Tier 2 Analysts are the first line of elevation for responses for all incoming security alerts. Responsibility:• Monitors for elevated alerts, identifying high risk situations and makes the decision to elevate events to tier 3, as necessary.• Performs routine incident investigations and elevates to Tier 3 according to approved processes and procedures.• May serve as a trainer or mentor to more junior analysts.• Focuses on training and learning from more advanced mentorship and following an approved training plan.Accountability:• Accept full responsibility for self and contribution as a team memberAdaptability & Flexibility:• Ability to consider a variety of issues that exist in the workplace and change from one task to another as necessaryAnalytical Thinking:• Ability to analyze and synthesize information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision makingAttention to Detail:• Ability to work in a conscientious, consistent, thorough manner, and attend to details while pursuing quality when accomplishing tasksCommunication & Influence:• Ability to clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to employees/clients in a clear and succinct mannerCustomer Service Focus:• Ability to provide service excellence to internal and/or external clientsDecision Making:• Ability to identify/understand issues, problems, opportunities and take appropriate action based on available facts, constraints, and probable consequencesInitiative:• Ability to identify what needs to be done and act before being askedKnowledge:• Ability to navigate various rulebooks and/or regulationsOrganization:• Ability to maintain materials and/or records in a clean and ordered mannerPlanning:• Ability to plan and prioritize workload to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasksStress Tolerance:• Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity)Teamwork:• Functions well within a team environment to achieve goals and deliverablesThoroughness:• Ability to ensure that one's work is complete and accurateTraining & Certifications:Required• Microsoft SC200 and Sentinel 1 SIRENExample additional considerations or equivalents such as (not all inclusive)• Security +, CND, SSCP, CCOA, GFACT, GSEC
US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Space Force
Our headquarters is in Knoxville, Tennessee
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