Cyber Security Analyst (1-2 Years Experience)

About the role

AaraTech Inc is looking for a motivated Cyber Security Analyst with 1–2 years of experience to join its security operations team. The role supports monitoring, threat analysis, and incident response in a regulated environment, working closely with IT, engineering, and compliance groups.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and triage security alerts from SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS and other tools.
• Investigate potential incidents, document findings, and assist with containment and remediation.
• Perform log analysis, threat detection, root‑cause analysis and support vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, application and compliance teams on security initiatives.
• Assist with access reviews, IAM, privilege monitoring and implementation of security controls.
• Participate in incident response exercises, post‑incident reviews and audit support (HIPAA, NIST, ISO, SOC 2, etc.).
• Maintain security documentation, runbooks, procedures and evidence.
• Prepare clear summaries of findings and metrics for technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Required profile

• 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 equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of networking, operating systems and common threat vectors.
• Basic understanding of the incident response lifecycle and security monitoring.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, HIPAA.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.

Required skills

• SIEM platforms
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools
• IDS/IPS systems
• Vulnerability scanners and firewalls
• Network fundamentals
• Operating system fundamentals
• Threat‑vector analysis
• Incident response processes
• Identity & Access Management (IAM) concepts

What we offer

• Hands‑on exposure to real‑world SOC operations.
• Supportive, collaborative environment with experienced security professionals.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Remote‑friendly, flexible work options.
• Access to training, certifications and professional development.