Cybersecurity Analyst

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from tools such as SIEM, EDR, cloud security, and identity platforms
• Perform initial alert triage and validation to determine if alerts are true or false positives
• Investigate security events by reviewing logs, indicators, and contextual data
• Create and update incident tickets with findings, actions taken, and status
• Follow defined SOC runbooks and procedures for incident response
• Escalate confirmed or complex incidents to Tier 2 analysts for deeper investigation
• Assist in basic threat intelligence checks and support vulnerability tracking
• Participate in shift handovers and maintain proper documentation of ongoing incidents

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• Basic understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP
• Familiarity with security concepts such as malware, phishing, and access control
• Exposure to security tools such as SIEM, EDR, or log monitoring platforms
• Security certifications such as Security+ or CEH (basic level)
• Hands-on experience in cybersecurity or IT operations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

About the Company

Cornerstone powers the potential of organizations and their people to thrive in a changing world. Through Cornerstone Galaxy, our AI-powered workforce agility platform, we help over 7,000 organizations and 100 million users worldwide identify skills gaps, retain top talent, and provide multimodal learning experiences to meet the needs of the modern workforce.