Cyber Security Associate

Responsibilities:

• Monitor security events and incidents using various security tools, including Checkpoint EDPR (Endpoint Detection, Prevention and Response) tool, Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) security events monitoring and response, and other security monitoring platforms.
• Analyze security alerts and logs to identify potential security incidents, threats, or vulnerabilities.
• Investigate security incidents to determine the root cause, scope, and impact, and provide recommendations for containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Collaborate with other IT teams and stakeholders to gather additional information and context related to security incidents.
• Perform real-time incident response, including containment, mitigation, and remediation activities.
• Create and maintain incident reports, documenting the details of security incidents, response activities, and post-incident analysis.
• Participate in incident response exercises, tabletop simulations, and security incident investigations.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and response playbooks for various types of security incidents (if required).
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of security tools, systems, and technologies, including firewalls, antivirus software, EDPR system, and DLP.
• Collaborate with external security vendors and partners to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor and #x27;s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1-2 Years of experience as a Security Analyst or similar profile
• Professional certifications such as CCNA, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or similar certifications will be preferable.
• Understanding of security monitoring tools, Checkpoint EDPR system, and DLP systems.
• Familiarity with network protocols, TCP/IP, firewalls, and VPN technologies.
• Understanding of common security threats, attack vectors, and vulnerability assessment techniques.
• Understanding of incident response procedures, security incident handling, and forensic analysis is a plus.
• Collaborate with external security vendors and partners to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR) is beneficial.

How we work:

• We use Microsoft Teams for daily communication, conduct daily standups and team meetings over Teams.
• We value open discussion, ownership, and a founder mindset.
• We prioritize design, amazing UI/UX, documentation, to-do lists, and data-based decision-making.
• We encourage team bonding through bi-weekly town halls, destressing sessions with a certified healer, and fun company retreats twice a year.
• We offer a 100% remote workplace model, health insurance, top performers eligible for attractive equity options, mental health consultations, company-sponsored upskilling courses, growth hours, the chance to give back with 40 hours for community causes, and access to a financial advisor.
• Wobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer