Cybersecurity Analyst Job Description Template

Job title

Cybersecurity Analyst

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable cybersecurity analyst to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will monitor security alerts from SIEM and EDR tools, investigate suspicious activity, phishing and malware and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM and EDR tools
• Investigate suspicious activity, phishing and malware
• Respond to and document security incidents
• Run vulnerability scans and track remediation
• Configure and maintain security controls
• Analyze threat intelligence
• Train employees and help write security policies
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of security monitoring and siem and incident response
• Analytical thinking and calm under pressure
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+
• CISSP (ISC2)
• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel

Skills

• Networking and operating systems
• Vulnerability management
• Threat analysis
• Security frameworks (NIST, CIS)
• Clear writing and reporting
• Curiosity

Work environment and schedule

Analysts work in offices, SOCs or remotely, at computers most of the day. Some SOCs operate 24/7. Incidents can create high-pressure situations. Usually full-time; SOC roles may involve shifts, nights, weekends or on-call duty during incidents.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.