Junior Security Operations Analyst
Core
Junior analyst supporting cyber security defences by responding to threats, investigating incidents, and managing identity and access controls.
Role type
Junior Security Operations Analyst (Identity & Access Management focus)
Builds
Security dashboards, automation capabilities, and incident response workflows
Domain
Cyber Security / Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Required skills
Incident investigation, Identity lifecycle management, Access control administration, SIEM monitoring, Vulnerability analysis, Automation scripting, Documentation management, Stakeholder liaison
Preferred skills
Cloud platform knowledge (AWS/Azure), Firewall management, Security framework compliance (ISO 27001/NIST/Essential Eight), Non-Windows OS familiarity
Technologies
Splunk, Splunk SOAR (Phantom), Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Check Point, Zscaler, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, AWS, Azure, Windows OS, VPNs
Responsibilities
Investigate and resolve security and identity-related incidents; Support provisioning and de-provisioning of IT asset access; Maintain IAM records in Active Directory and SSO systems; Conduct access reviews for compliance; Build security dashboards and automation scripts; Monitor security alarms and thresholds; Liaise with experts and vendors for security enhancements.
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC
