Cyber Security Analyst

Description

Analyses and assesses vulnerability in infrastructure (software, hardware and networks), investigates available tools and countermeasures to remedy detected vulnerabilities, and recommends solutions and best practices. Analyses and assesses damage to data/infrastructure as a result of security incidents, examines available recovery tools and processes, and recommends solutions.

Description

Develop and implement cyber security standards and guidelines, develop and install cyber security software and systems, conduct risk and security control assessments, analyse and address vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure, and respond to cyber security incidents.

Tasks include

• Performs assessments on systems, networks and applications to identify and prioritise potential security risks
• Coordinates, analyses and investigates security risk incidents and breaches to determine the root cause, and develops mitigation controls and strategies
• Conducts research on cyber threats and weaknesses to develop and maintain knowledge of the cyber threat landscape
• Develops and executes threat intelligence strategies for future threats and protects against potential attacks
• Conducts risk assessments to identify security loopholes and weaknesses in IT systems
• Conducts malware analysis to identify and mitigate potential threats to systems and networks
• Analyses alerts and data from security products, web proxies, network security devices, and vulnerable scan and management systems