Security Analyst

Description

WHO WE ARE

Come join the company at the center of how the world adopts AI securely. Cyera's mission is to give enterprises the confidence to embrace AI safely - deciding exactly what it can see and do as it reaches deeper into the business. We started by solving the hardest problem in data security: finding and securing data faster and more precisely than anyone thought possible. That foundation is now the essential AI trust infrastructure for the Fortune 1000. We're hiring mission-driven talent to put those leaders at the center of our story.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Security Analyst plays a key role in protecting our organization by detecting, investigating, and responding to security incidents across our environment. This individual will operate on the front lines of our Security Operations Center (SOC), leveraging a variety of tools and intelligence sources to identify threats, contain issues, and continuously improve our defenses. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to deepen their technical expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative security team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Security Ticketing & Incident Response

• Triage incoming security alerts and requests, ensuring timely communication and resolution in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Conduct first-line investigations using data from SIEM queries, IAM logs, and endpoint/cloud telemetry.
• Execute approved containment and remediation actions (e.g., disabling user accounts, revoking tokens, quarantining assets).
• Collaborate closely with IT, Security Engineering, and MSSP partners to escalate and resolve complex incidents.
• Document investigation steps, outcomes, and lessons learned for future reference and process improvement.

Alerting & Threat Detection

• Utilize security tools such as SIEM, DLP, EDR, and DSPM platforms to validate alerts, uncover misconfigurations, and identify potential threats.
• Tune detection rules and contribute to continuous improvement of alert quality, reducing false positives.
• Monitor threat intelligence feeds to identify new vulnerabilities and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
• Partner with engineering teams to enhance visibility and strengthen detection coverage across systems and environments.

Improve How We Work

• Draft, maintain, and refine SOPs and runbooks for recurring alerts and incident types.
• Help define alert severity levels, SLAs, and escalation paths; identify opportunities for automation and workflow optimization.
• Build lightweight dashboards and KPIs (e.g., alert volume, false positive rate, SLA attainment) to provide actionable insights to leadership.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-4 years of experience in security operations, incident response, or threat detection.
• Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, and related security tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike, etc.).
• Understanding of IAM, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and basic network security principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:


Compensation Range: $55,000-$80,000.

The range represents total compensation, and may include incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

This compensation range represents Cyera's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting, and Cyera may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. The final salary for this position will be determined in Cyera's sole discretion, consistent with applicable law, and based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the employee's work experience, skills, and qualifications for the role, as well as the needs of Cyera's business and other operational considerations.

Final compensation will vary based on seniority and relevance of experience, location, and position requirements.

This role may be eligible for potential merit increases based on factors such as individual or company performance, time in role, and other discretionary factors.

BENEFITS - Why Cyera?

• Ability to work remotely, with office setup reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid holidays and sick time
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life, short and long-term disability insurance