Cyber Security Analyst

Cytek is seeking a dedicated Cyber Security Analyst for their Managed Security Operation Center (MSOC). This role is responsible for the initial analysis of security events, network traffic, and system logs for a diverse client base. The Analyst will also be responsible for enriching incidents and escalating any suspicious or malicious activity to the appropriate teams.The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Helping people thrive and grow in the modern digital world.

YNV Group has been building successful businesses that deliver long-term value since 2010. As a privately owned holding company, we excel at identifying and addressing unmet market needs. With a global workforce of over 6,000 employees across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia, our portfolio spans technology, real estate, and financial services. Led by industry experts committed to sustainable growth and innovation, we prioritize building lasting relationships with our clients and partners, ensuring their needs remain central to our approach. The brands in our portfolio include: TeKnowledge, Everty, Sandglass, Monifai and Smart Factoring.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from a variety of tools and systems across multiple client environments.
• Monitor all critical system changes and report unauthorized changes to the SOC manager.
• Monitor system changes to detect suspicious malware or cybercriminal activities on the IT enterprise assets of clients.
• Monitor users, applications, networks, systems, and access to physical assets (includes intrusion prevention/detection, email/spam filtering, and web filtering).
• Perform initial assessment and triage of security events, escalating as necessary.
• Detect, triage, analyze, respond to, and recover from suspicious events and security incidents.
• Enrich security incidents with contextual data to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the event.
• Document all activities during an incident, ensuring the clarity and comprehensiveness of the record.
• Participate in the development and refinement of MSSP processes and procedures to enhance security posture.
• Collaborate with other teams (e.g., network, systems, etc.) to resolve security incidents.
• Assist in the creation of incident reports and briefings for both technical and non-technical staff.
• Ensure logs are maintained and reviewed for sensitive users, applications, network, and systems activities.
• Stay current with the latest security threats, advisories, incidents, and vulnerability trends.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients, ensuring their security needs are met and exceeded.
• Participate in on-call rotation as required.
• Work in shifts to ensure 24/7 coverage for clients' security needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Must have completed the compulsory 1-year NYSC or have an exemption certificate.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• CompTIA Security+, GIAC, etc are a plus.
• Experience in a SOC, MSSP, or similar cybersecurity role is a plus but not mandatory.
• Deep understanding of various network architectures, network services, system types, network devices, development platforms, and software suites.
• Proficiency in TCP/IP protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications.
• Experience with security incident and event management (SIEM) systems is a plus but not mandatory.
• Understanding of common cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, and attacker techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex data to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer service-oriented mindset.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Understanding of operating systems including Windows, Linux, and Unix.
• Knowledge of database systems, web servers, and application servers.
• Skills in SIEM and SOAR such as MS sentinel will be an added advantage.