Security Analyst

Location: Global Remote (Company based in Malta)

Description:

We are looking for a Security Analyst who is well-versed in Linux, and has strong security skills. We use CentOS specifically but experience in any Linux flavor is welcome.

In a nutshell, the successful candidate will be helping us maintain customer installations of our product, while using our product to perform threat hunting and security incident alerting on our customers’ infrastructure. Our product is based on a highly customized ELK stack.

The successful candidate will also be given the opportunity to participate in – and eventually lead – penetration tests when our customers require them.

The position is Malta-based, however, you will be working remotely. We have flexible hours and don’t expect a 9-5 mentality. Just hit your targets and you’ll fit right in!

P.S. This position, however, is covering 24/7, so night shifts and working on weekends is required. 

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring customer’s setup and troubleshooting problems
• Threat hunting and writing security reports on their results
• Maintaining and improving install scripts
• Helping to improve the product via suggestions, scripting to automate everything, containerising applications, etc.

Qualifications:

• Good Linux administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting skills
• Experience in ELK
• A keen interest in security since this will make up a significant part of your job
• Experience in Python and Bash is very beneficial

Employer Insights:

• Specifically interested in individuals who can work nights and weekends
• Candidates are welcome to apply from all over the world. Offices are in Malta and Estonia (European Union) so salaries are commensurate with EU standards.
• In order to be considered, please view the application link and send answers to hidden flags and CV to Sirly Raavel at sirly.raavel@cybersift.io