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 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
• Assist in basic threat intelligence checks and support vulnerability tracking
• Participate in shift handovers and maintain proper documentation

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, 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
• Security certifications such as Security+ or CEH (basic level)
• 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. Cornerstone Galaxy, our AI-powered workforce agility platform, helps over 7,000 organizations and 100 million users worldwide identify skills gaps, retain top talent, and provide multimodal learning experiences to build future-ready workforces.