DirectDefense is adding new talent to its night shift security team. The company is known for active threat hunting, clear action plans and support that helps clients stay protected. This role suits someone who enjoys solving tough problems, thinking fast and learning new skills in a structured way.
You will work with experts who look for signs of attacks, track suspicious activity and guide clients through next steps. Your work will support a high performing security operations group.
Job summary
Position: Associate Security Analyst
Company: DirectDefense
Location: Remote
Employment: Full time
Salary Range: $85,000 to $95,000 per year
Job Category: Cybersecurity
About the Company
DirectDefense provides security services to help organizations protect their systems and data. The company supports clients with assessments, managed services and tools that improve visibility and reduce risk. Its mission is based on trust, clear results and strong partnerships. Its vision is to support all industries with services that close gaps and build safer systems.
The team values steady learning, teamwork and helping clients make smart decisions.
About the Role
You will join the security operations team and work the night shift. Your main task is to analyze activity across client environments and look for signs of compromise. You will help review logs, alerts and behavior patterns across a range of tools.
You will also support reporting, document incident actions and help tune detection rules.
Key tasks include.
• Review user behavior, logs and alerts from tools such as EDR, firewalls and proxies.
• Monitor, sort and investigate SIEM alerts.
• Respond to client support requests.
• Help create and tune detection rules in the SIEM system.
• Record steps taken during incident response.
• Prepare clear reports on threats, trends and defenses.
• Join projects that support the growth of the security operations center.
Requirements
This role calls for a curious mind, steady focus and strong interest in cybersecurity.
Main needs include.
• Two to three years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations or related work.
• Skill using detection and response tools.
• Ability to apply investigative steps to solve issues.
• Strong desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to explain complex issues to both technical and nontechnical groups.
Work Schedule and Benefits
You will work Monday through Thursday, seven p.m. to five a.m., forty hours weekly. The role includes a ten percent annual bonus and a full benefits package. Benefits include health coverage, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid training, certifications, 401(k) and flex PTO.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter through herefor the Associate Security Analyst position. The team will review applications until the role is filled.
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