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Cybersecurity Analyst II - Schwab Vollhaber Lubratt, Inc
Security Engineer
Mid‑level cybersecurity analyst responsible for monitoring security events, responding to incidents, managing vulnerabilities, and strengthening network defenses using SIEM tools, scripting, and threat‑hunting techniques.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and logs through SIEM platforms, triage events, and escalate genuine threats.
- Lead incident response activities, conduct forensic analysis, and document findings for continuous improvement.
- Perform vulnerability assessments, coordinate remediation efforts, and verify patch compliance across systems.
- Maintain and tune firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other network security controls to protect critical infrastructure.
- Develop and execute threat‑hunting queries and scripts (e.g., Python) to proactively identify adversary activity.
- Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to embed security best practices into system design and operations.
Requirements
- 2+ years of hands‑on experience in security monitoring, incident response, or vulnerability management.
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight) and scripting languages such as Python.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and common attack vectors.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GSEC, or equivalent) preferred.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Skills
siemnetwork securitypython