Associate Security Analyst
The Associate Security Analyst supports security systems, operations administration, monitoring and maintenance of cyber security systems and applications. He/ She monitors security alerts and events. He collects and documents information based on established practices and supports the preparation and publishing of security advisories. He assists with the analysis of security-related information and events, escalation of incidents for validation and remediation. He is required to be on standby with on-call availability with varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. He is familiar with cyber security standards, protocols and frameworks, and is required to act in accordance with the Cyber Security Act 2018. He is knowledgeable in using various cyber security tools and techniques to monitor and resolve incidents. The Associate Security Analyst is alert and vigilant in performing monitoring activities and is able to analyze and resolve security related issues critically. He communicates clearly in his interactions with others and coordinates effectively with his team to perform security operations.
Skills and Competencies
Technical Skills & Competencies
Generic Skills & Competencies
Critical Work Functions and Key Tasks
• Perform cyber security monitoring activities on IT systems and applications
• Categorise security incidents and breaches that occur
• Track and react to security monitoring alerts
• Compile reports on the performance of security operations for management reporting
• Assist with the implementation of agreed security system changes and maintenance routines
• Assist in the implementation of new cyber security programs
• Assist with conducting vulnerability and penetration assessments
• Assist in aligning cyber security systems with established service agreement standards
• Maintain documentation of all maintenance procedures and tests on cyber security systems
• Assist in responding to cyber security issues
• Assist in forensic threat investigations
• Assist with resolution of security-related issues
• Assist with simulation of user problems to identify drawbacks of cyber security systems
• Recommend modifications to cyber security systems to address issues
• Maintain logs of cyber security incidents
• Assist with the implementation security policies, standards and procedures
• Educate users on cyber security policies, standards and practices
• Identify improvement areas to existing security policies and procedures
• Monitor third party compliance with organizational cyber security policies,
standards and procedures
• Monitor users’ adherence to cyber security policies, standards and procedures
• Assist with piloting of new cyber security tools, technologies, and processes
• Assist with installation of new cyber security related hardware and software
• Assist with security system testing and ongoing optimization or changes such as
scheduled upgrades and updates
• Maintain documentation of all optimization activities
• Recommend security products, services and/or procedures
• Propose improvements to IT operational processes, procedure manuals, and documentation