CyOps Analyst
Posted 27 days ago · 40 applicants
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The role in plain words
This role involves investigating security alerts, conducting live incident response, and analyzing software to identify threats and classify malware. You will also perform advanced threat hunting and forensics for global clients while producing threat intelligence reports. Additionally, you will collaborate with the Research team to test and uncover new attack vectors to improve threat hunting tools.
- Ability to work shifts in a 24/7 SOC, including weekends and public holidays
- 1+ year of technical experience within network, IT, or cyber security domains
- Strong understanding of network architecture and protocols (e.g., HTTP, DNS)
- Experience operating security tools (e.g. FW, IDS, SIEM, Endpoint protection)
- Fluent English (written and spoken)
- Experience in exposing and exploiting vulnerabilities
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Who this suits
This role suits individuals with at least one year of technical experience in network, IT, or cybersecurity who are comfortable working 24/7 shifts, including weekends and holidays. It is less ideal for those seeking standard business hours or without prior experience operating security tools.
Full job description
Original listing · kept for referenceAs a CyOps Analyst, you will be investigating security alerts from the Cynet platform in order to detect threats and conduct live incident response engagements, investigating and analyzing programs and software using analysis programs to identify threats and classify malware based on previous threats and commonalities, investigating and issuing threat intelligence and malware analysis report. The SOC works closely with the Research team to perform tests and uncover new attack vectors to enhance, develop, and configure threat hunting tools.
Additional responsibilities include:
• Identifying unknown threats for our global clients through advanced threat hunting services to complement the standard Security Operations Center services.
• Performing analysis and forensics on security threats, malware and attacks in the wild, using industry standard platforms and tools.
Requirements:
• Ability to work through shifts at a 24/7 SOC service, including weekends and public holidays
• 1+ year of technical experience within the network, IT, or cyber security domains
• Strong understanding of network architecture and protocols (e.g. HTTP, DNS)
• Hands-on approach to problem solving
• Ability to understand and learn complex technological systems and identify critical areas
• Exceptional analytical skills, creative out of the box thinking, analytical mindset with research orientation
• Strong presentation and training skills
• Experience in operating security tools (e.g. FW, IDS, SIEM, Endpoint protection)
• Fluent English (written and spoken) - a must
• Experience in exposing and exploiting vulnerabilities – advantage
About Us:
Cynet is a leader in threat detection and response, designed to simplify security for organizations of all sizes. Our mission is to empower lean security teams and their partners with an AI-powered, unified platform that autonomously detects, protects, and responds to threats - backed by 24×7 security experts.
With a Partner First mindset, we focus on helping customers and partners stay protected, operate confidently, and achieve their goals. Our vision is to give every organization true cybersecurity peace of mind, providing fast, accurate protection without the noise or complexity.
Questions about this role
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- Ability to work shifts in a 24/7 SOC, including weekends and public holidays, 1+ year of technical experience within network, IT, or cyber security domains, Strong understanding of network architecture and protocols (e.g., HTTP, DNS), Experience operating security tools (e.g. FW, IDS, SIEM, Endpoint protection), Fluent English (written and spoken)