IT Security Analyst

Job Summary The security analyst analyses cybersecurity events, enhances threat detection, and leads incident response to contain security incidents in collaboration with stakeholders. Responsibilities Improve threat detection capabilities by analysing incidents and identifying gaps in security controls Maintain and optimize detection capabilities for the Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyse large datasets and correlate information from multiple sources to identify root causes of security incidents Enhance and update SOC detection and response playbooks to improve operational effectiveness Lead incident response efforts to minimize the impact of security incidents on the organization Collaborate effectively with IT infrastructure teams, application owners, and business units to ensure secure operations Preferred competencies and qualifications Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in information security technologies Understanding of cyber adversaries’ tactics, techniques, and procedures Experience in the insurance or financial industry Industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GIAC Experience using Splunk for data analysis Ability to analyse and process large datasets efficiently Strong interpersonal and communication skills Willingness to learn and work collaboratively in a team environment