Cyber Security Analyst 1 CR Alajuela, Costa Rica **Education:** + Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or relevant field. + Applicable security certification a plus (CISSP, GCIH, GSOC, etc.) **Experience:** + At least one year of experience in Information Security **Skills, Specialized Knowledge (Desired):** + Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python, JavaScript) + Familiar with NIST CSF, ISO27001, and other security standards; + Experience with querying Splunk (Search Processing Language – SPL) + English – At least B2 level **Qualifications** + Familiarity with SIEM products, EDR, NGAV/EDR,SASE/Web Gateways, firewalls, network devices, and intrusion detection/prevention systems; + Capable of working independently and collaboratively + Familiarity with networking fundamentals; + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills; + Excellent verbal and written communication skills **Summary of Duties and Responsibilities** + Monitor and respond to alerts from key security technologies and other internal sources. + Tunes alerts, processing rules, maintenance jobs, etc. to minimize false positives and noise while ensuring relevant security information is captured and highlighted. + Develop and implement new relevant detections within company SIEM. + Develop or improve automation playbooks + Research emerging threats, evaluating likelihood of occurrence, and recommend controls to mitigate them. + Communicates ongoing investigations clearly and timely; + Create and update incident response playbooks and other security operations documentation as needed. + Interface with technical personnel and other teams as required. + Track relevant KRIs and KPIs to measure program effectiveness. + Participate in on-call rotation for evening and weekend coverage **Qualifications** + Familiarity with SIEM products, EDR, NGAV/EDR,SASE/Web Gateways, firewalls, network devices, and intrusion detection/prevention systems; + Capable of working independently and collaboratively + Familiarity with networking fundamentals; + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills; + Excellent verbal and written communication skills