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, such as IP/domain reputation lookups
• Support vulnerability tracking and remediation coordination
• Participate in shift handovers and maintain proper documentation of ongoing incidents
• Contribute to reducing false positives through feedback and alert tuning

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
• Hands-on experience in cybersecurity or IT operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow processes and document findings clearly
• Good communication skills for coordination and escalation
• Security certifications such as Security+ or CEH (basic level)

About the Company

Cornerstone powers the potential of organizations and their people to thrive in a changing world. Cornerstone Galaxy, the complete AI-powered workforce agility platform, meets organizations where they are. With Galaxy, organizations can identify skills gaps and development opportunities, retain and engage top talent, and provide multimodal learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of the modern workforce. Over 7,000 organizations and 100 million+ users in 180+ countries use Cornerstone to build high-performing, future-ready organizations.