Security Analyst

Are you passionate about defending organizations against cyber threats? We're looking for a Security Analyst to join one of our clients for a hybrid contract opportunity. In this role, you’ll analyze alerts from a diverse suite of security tools, lead incident response efforts, and help evolve detection capabilities and SOC processes. If this sounds like you, let's connect! Apply now or email your profile to apply@stellar-recruitment.com to get in touch. Responsibilities Monitor, analyze, and triage security alerts from tools such as Fortinet Firewalls, Azure Defender, CrowdStrike, Cisco Umbrella, and others Conduct initial response to security incidents, escalating and coordinating with relevant teams for full remediation Tune detection rules, alert logic, and contribute to ongoing improvement of threat detection strategies Provide regular reports and insights on threat trends, alert volumes, and SOC performance to leadership Assist in refining SOC processes, playbooks, and documentation to increase efficiency and accuracy Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, DevOps, and Risk teams to strengthen the organization’s security posture Qualifications 5 years of experience in IT security, including 3 years in a SOC Analyst or equivalent role Expertise in network, endpoint, and cloud security, with strong hands-on experience using tools like CrowdStrike and Fortinet Firewalls Proficient in analyzing threats, understanding attacker behavior, and interpreting logs from a wide range of security platforms Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences Ability to prioritize and manage multiple incidents in a dynamic, high-pressure environment Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese (spoken and written); security certifications (e.g., CISSP, GCIA, GCIH) and scripting skills in Python or PowerShell are a plus Pay Rate: $85-100/hour Please note that the posted salary range for this role may vary based on seniority, qualifications, or prior experience. We are always looking for talented people to join our network, and if your desired compensation isn't reflected in this posting, please send your application for review regarding related opportunities.