Security Analyst (AU Managed Services, WFH)

As a Security Analyst at ConnectOS, your main responsibilities will include monitoring security alerts from several tools, analyzing potential threats, and investigating security incidents. You'll also assist in ensuring compliance by documenting incidents and recommending security improvements to help secure client environments.

To be considered for the Security Analyst position at ConnectOS, candidates should have prior experience as a Level 1 analyst, familiarity with security tools, and a basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and certifications like CompTIA Security+ are preferred but not mandatory.

ConnectOS prioritizes professional growth for its employees, including Security Analysts. The company offers various training sessions, access to ongoing education in the latest cybersecurity practices, and opportunities to engage in incident response activities, ensuring you continually enhance your skills.

Security Analysts at ConnectOS will utilize various security tools such as SIEM systems, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and antivirus software, including MS Defender and Rapid7, to maintain a proactive security posture across client environments.

At ConnectOS, Security Analysts can look forward to a flexible and supportive work environment. The role is fully remote, offering work-life balance, and includes today’s leading benefits, such as medical coverage from day one, a competitive salary, and opportunities for career advancement.

When answering this question, highlight specific incidents you have handled in the past, tools used during the incident response, and how your actions led to resolution. Emphasize teamwork, communication with clients, and what you learned from those experiences.

Be prepared to discuss your experiences with various security tools, focusing on ones relevant to the role at ConnectOS. Mention any significant projects, your role in their deployment, and your level of expertise with each tool, including any training you've undertaken.

Share a specific example detailing how you detected the threat, the steps you took to mitigate it, and the outcome. This demonstrates your analytical skills and proactive approach to cybersecurity, which is crucial for a Security Analyst role.

Discuss your method for prioritizing incidents based on their severity and potential impact. Provide examples of how you’ve effectively managed multiple incidents and balanced your workload.

In your answer, touch upon the latest trends and emerging threats in cybersecurity, as well as your strategies for staying informed, such as following industry news, participating in forums, or attending conferences.

Explain your approach to enforcing compliance, including conducting regular audits, maintaining documentation, and training team members on updated policies. This demonstrates your responsibility as a Security Analyst.

Highlight your commitment to continuous learning, such as following relevant publications, enrolling in online courses, participating in user groups, or acquiring certifications that align with emerging cybersecurity technologies.

Share your experience with maintaining thorough documentation of investigations and incidents, as well as your ability to generate reports for management. This shows your organizational skills and attention to detail as a Security Analyst.

Talk about your experience in cross-department collaboration, how you share security insights, and work with teams such as IT and compliance to implement comprehensive security strategies.

Express your passion for cybersecurity, whether it’s the challenge of solving complex problems, the desire to protect data and assets, or the dynamic nature of the field, to illustrate your enthusiasm for the Security Analyst role.