[Hiring] Cybersecurity Analyst II @Avnet

Role Description

The Security Analyst II is responsible for investigating and responding to complex, escalated, or high-impact cybersecurity events within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC). The role involves:

• Analysing security activity across multiple technology domains.
• Correlating available evidence.
• Determining the scope and potential impact of incidents.
• Supporting appropriate response and remediation actions.

In addition to managing assigned investigations, the Security Analyst II serves as an on-shift technical escalation point for Security Analyst I, providing guidance on complex cases and supporting timely decision-making. The role requires strong investigative judgement across areas such as:

• Phishing
• Account compromise
• Malware
• Potential data exposure

The position operates within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre, and candidates should be comfortable working rotational shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in security operations, incident response, threat detection, or a comparable cybersecurity function.
• Demonstrated experience independently investigating security incidents, handling escalations, and supporting incident response activities.
• Prior experience working in a 24x7 or shift-based Security Operations Centre environment is strongly preferred.
• Equivalent practical experience may be considered where the required technical and investigative capability is clearly demonstrated.
• Experience working within globally distributed teams and collaborating effectively across cultures, regions, functions, and time zones.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach, with the ability to work effectively with Security, Engineering, Product, Infrastructure, GRC, Privacy, Legal, and other business stakeholders.
• Intermediate-level cybersecurity certifications such as AZ-500, CySA+, GSOC, or GCIA are an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience demonstrating comparable knowledge and job skills.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, security monitoring, incident response, and security operations processes.
• Strong understanding of common cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and adversary behaviour, with the ability to apply this knowledge during investigations.
• Proficient in security monitoring and investigation techniques, with the ability to independently analyse alerts, correlate evidence, and determine appropriate response or escalation actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate investigation findings, risks, status, and required actions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with proactive threat hunting or advanced threat analysis.
• Previous experience acting as an Incident Coordinator, Incident Commander, or security incident lead is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with scripting or automation for security analysis and operational efficiency.
• Experience contributing to post-incident reviews, root-cause analysis, or lessons-learned activities.
• Familiarity with phishing investigation and advanced threat intelligence analysis.
• Experience contributing to security playbooks, procedures, or process-improvement initiatives.