Security Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Security Analyst (Cybersecurity): Monitoring and mitigating security events and potential incidents with an accent on threat detection and response. Focus on conducting threat hunting using SIEM/EDR tools, refining response playbooks, and participating in purple teaming exercises.

Location: Remote (must be based in Mexico). Work shift: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT

Company

hirify.global is a cybersecurity organization focused on identity security and protecting organizational infrastructure.

What you will do

• Triage and investigate security events to determine root causes and mitigate potential incidents.
• Update and maintain response playbooks by incorporating insights from threat intelligence.
• Conduct threat hunting using SIEM queries and EDR tools to identify hidden threats.
• Participate in purple team exercises, collaborating with red and blue teams to improve detection.
• Analyze internal and external threat intelligence (IOCs, TTPs) to enhance detection rules.
• Perform risk enumeration to identify vulnerabilities and assist in training junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 1 year in a detection/response role.
• Proficiency in SIEM platforms, EDR tools, and basic scripting (Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Experience with purple teaming and applying threat intelligence to detection processes.
• Strong understanding of attack vectors, malware analysis, and network protocols.
• Required certifications: CySA+, CEH, or equivalent.

Nice to have

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong personal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Foundational understanding of cloud architecture, networks, and coding concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture based on the 4 I’s: Integrity, Individuals, Impact, and Innovation.
• Opportunity to work across diverse platforms with a wide variety of security tools.
• Structured growth path with clear 30, 60, 90-day and 1-year performance milestones.
• Equal opportunity employment environment.