Cyber Defense Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Cyber Defense Analyst (Cybersecurity): Monitoring, supporting, and configuring SIEM and endpoint security tools to protect organizational infrastructure with an accent on threat detection and incident response. Focus on correlating events across cloud environments, fine-tuning detection rules, and coordinating response actions during security incidents.

Location: San Salvador, El Salvador

Company

An AI-native organization that designs, builds, and scales AI-powered solutions to create real business impact.

What you will do

• Monitor and configure SIEM and endpoint security tools to identify potential threats.
• Conduct initial analysis, triage, and escalation of security alerts following SOC procedures.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to maintain secure network architecture and connectivity.
• Enforce secure authentication policies, including MFA and conditional access via MS Entra ID.
• Ensure visibility and log collection from cloud workloads into security monitoring platforms.
• Document incidents and contribute to SOC playbooks and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a Cybersecurity or SOC role.
• Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., MS Sentinel, Google SecOps) and EDR/XDR tools.
• Knowledge of security infrastructure (Fortinet, Palo Alto) and IAM concepts.
• Familiarity with IR, threat detection, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Advanced English proficiency is required.

Nice to have

• Certifications: CompTIA Security+, Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), or EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH).
• Basic scripting/querying skills in PowerShell, Python, or KQL.

Culture & Benefits

• High-performance culture grounded in empowerment, teamwork, and transparency.
• Opportunity to work in an AI-native organization and learn fast.
• Environment that encourages taking ownership and professional growth.