Cyber Security Analyst

San Francisco 6 days agoFull-time External
912 - 1.1k / yr
Cybersecurity Analyst (1–2 Years Experience) Company: AaraTech Inc About the Role AaraTech Inc is seeking a motivated and analytical Cybersecurity Analyst (1–2 years experience) to support security monitoring, threat analysis, and incident response activities. This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to build a strong foundation in cybersecurity operations within a regulated environment. The Cybersecurity Analyst will collaborate with IT, engineering, and compliance teams to identify security threats, investigate incidents, and help protect organizational systems and data. Key Responsibilities • Monitor, analyze, and triage security alerts and events from SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and other security tools • Investigate potential security incidents, document findings, and support containment and remediation efforts • Assist with log analysis, threat detection, and root-cause analysis of security events • Support vulnerability scanning, assessment, and remediation tracking • Collaborate with IT Infrastructure, Cloud, Application, and Compliance teams on security initiatives • Assist with access reviews, identity and access management (IAM), and privilege monitoring • Support implementation and validation of security controls aligned with organizational policies • Participate in incident response exercises and post-incident reviews • Assist with audits, risk assessments, and compliance activities (HIPAA, NIST, ISO, SOC 2, etc.) • Maintain security documentation including incident reports, runbooks, procedures, and evidence • Prepare clear summaries of security findings and metrics for technical and non-technical stakeholders • Support ad-hoc security analysis, dashboards, and recurring security reporting Required Qualifications • 1–2 years of experience in Cybersecurity, SOC, IT Security, or a related analytical role • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience) • Working knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals including networking, operating systems, and threat vectors • Experience or exposure to security tools such as SIEM, EDR, antivirus, vulnerability scanners, or firewalls • Basic understanding of incident response lifecycle and security monitoring • Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, HIPAA, etc.) • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills • Good written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Skills Cybersecurity Analysis, Threat Detection, SIEM Monitoring, Log Analysis, Incident Response Support, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Analysis, IAM Support, Network Security Basics, Endpoint Security, Security Controls, Compliance & Audits, Security Documentation, Stakeholder Communication Why Join AaraTech Inc? • Excellent opportunity to start and grow your Cybersecurity Analyst career • Hands-on exposure to real-world SOC and security operations • Supportive and collaborative environment with experienced security professionals • Competitive compensation and benefits • Remote-friendly with flexible work options • Access to training, certifications, and professional development