Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst

Apex is seeking a highly motivated Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team and play a vital role in enhancing, securing, and protecting assets and data. As a Jr. Analyst you will be responsible for providing Cybersecurity Incident Response and Handling Support. Your role will involve a wide range of responsibilities, including assisting with incident response efforts, actively monitoring IT solutions and tools, investigating anomalies, and collaborating with the team to resolve cybersecurity incidents.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist with all events and incidents from beginning to end.

  • Follow procedures and managerial guidance and recommendations for incident containment, validation, and eradication.

  • Support incident remediation and recovery efforts.

  • Investigate and determine the nature of security events and alerts.

  • Confirm if an event meets the criteria of a cybersecurity incident.

  • Assist with initial triage and create incident tickets.

  • Utilize the Cybersecurity Threat Framework to classify incidents.

  • Analyze events and alert data to validate security incidents.

  • Create and update incident tickets with concise and relevant information.

  • Follow incident notification escalation procedures.

  • Validate and assign severity levels to security events.

  • Identify event and incident correlations and suggest mitigation actions.

  • Create and provide incident reports for confirmed incidents.

  • Continuously update incident reports and coordinate with team to resolve cybersecurity incidents.

  • Follow incident response guidelines and industry best practices.

  • Daily review and update of all opened tickets in your purview.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Experience and basic understanding of security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, EDR, and network monitoring tools.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred (Huge Plus):

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of prior relevant experience or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

Have one or more of the following industry certifications in good standing:

  • EC-Council's Certified Incident Handler (E|CIH)

  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

  • Incident Handling & Response Professional (IHRP)

  • Certified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH)

  • Certified Incident Handling Engineer (CIHE)

  • EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)