Junior Cyber Security Analyst

Covestro - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Pittsburgh, PA

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Junior Cyber Security Analyst position at Covestro is designed for individuals looking to start their career in cybersecurity. This role involves collaborating with a global Cyber Defense Team to enhance security processes, automate responses, and support senior analysts in monitoring and responding to security events. The position is hybrid, based in Pittsburgh, PA, and includes responsibilities that span across various regions, necessitating potential international travel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the performance of security use cases, focusing on frequency and accuracy.
• Improve automation and SOC/CSIRT processes.
• Test the accuracy of alarms and conduct long-term analysis of triggered alerts.
• Monitor systems and support senior analysts in increasing automation for triage and initial processing of security alarms.
• Assist in establishing and controlling efficient interaction of cloud-based security analytics systems.
• Support in-depth analyses of all security data.
• Help automate response activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security/Cyber Defense or IT Security with 0-1 years of experience.
• Basic knowledge of security processes, platforms, and risk categorization frameworks.

Nice-to-haves

• Internship experience in IT Security.
• Hands-on experience in SOC or CERT.