Security Analyst - EDR Systems (CrowdStrike, Defender)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Security Analyst to join our team.

The Security Analyst will be responsible for detecting and investigating threats within our client´s Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems, specifically CrowdStrike and Defender.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, hands-on experience with EDR platforms, and a proactive approach to threat detection and incident response.

Key Responsibilities:

Threat Detection and Investigation:

• Monitor EDR systems (CrowdStrike, Defender) to detect and analyze security threats in real-time.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including analyzing indicators of compromise and conducting root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to contain and mitigate security breaches.

Platform Management and Administration:

• Actively operate, configure, and fine-tune EDR platforms for optimal performance and threat detection.
• Implement and manage security policies, rules, and configurations within the EDR systems.
• Perform regular system updates and patches to ensure the platform's effectiveness against evolving threats.

Security Operations:

• Work closely with other security team members to develop and enhance security protocols and procedures.
• Provide recommendations for improving security processes and tools based on analysis of security incidents and trends.
• Participate in security incident response exercises and contribute to post-incident reviews.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, to enhance overall security posture.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders clearly and concisely.