Cyber Security Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst

Note: This position is open to local candidates who reside in Kuwait only.

Classification: Institutional Suppor

tReports To: Senior Executive Director of I

TLocation: Saad Al Abdullah, Kuwai

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Job Summa

ryThe Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for advanced monitoring, analysis, and response to security incidents across enterprise systems and networks. The role focuses on incident investigation, threat hunting, and vulnerability management using multiple security platforms. It supports continuous improvement of the organization’s security posture through proactive detection and respons

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Key Responsibilit

• iesAnalyze security events and alerts from multiple security platforms to assess scope, severity, and potential impact on systems, networks, and da
• ta.Perform Level 2 incident analysis, classification, and prioritization in accordance with established incident response and escalation procedur
• es.Lead and support incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery, following predefined response pla
• ns.Investigate root causes of security incidents such as phishing attacks, malware infections, data breaches, and unauthorized access attemp
• ts.Collect, preserve, and document forensic evidence; prepare clear investigation reports with remediation and prevention recommendatio
• ns.Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs), anomalous behavior, and emerging threats across endpoints, networks, and applicatio
• ns.Leverage threat intelligence feeds behavioral analytics, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to enhance detection and response capabiliti
• es.Investigate phishing emails, malicious scripts, and suspicious users or network activity to identify threats and prevent recurren
• ce.Develop, tune, and optimize security use cases and detection rules for DLP, email security, endpoint protection, and insider threat monitori
• ng.Manage and monitor Secure Email Gateway platforms to support email threat prevention and incident respon
• se.Enforce access management, privilege controls, and security policies across cybersecurity tools and platfor
• ms.Plan and conduct regular penetration testing activities and coordinate remediation efforts with IT and application tea
• ms.Perform weekly vulnerability assessments on organizational applications and systems, document findings and track remediation progre
• ss.Investigate endpoint security alerts and take remediation actions such as quarantining devices and blocking malicious indicato
• rs.IT Network Support – Provide operational network support by assisting with monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and escalation of network infrastructure issues to ensure stable and reliable connectivi
• ty.Conduct cybersecurity awareness campaigns to improve user security posture and reduce human-related ris
• ks.Organize and support annual cybersecurity and AI awareness events, including hands-on challenges, workshops, and guest speaker sessio
• ns.Maintain accurate incident documentation, tickets, and daily operational repor
• ts.Escalate high-severity or complex incidents to senior security staff and manageme
• nt.Collaborate with IT infrastructure, network, and application teams to support continuous security operations and risk reduct

ion
Skills and Competen

• cies2–3 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, SOC, or incident response ro
• les.Strong experience with Barracuda Email Security for email threat detection and respo
• nse.Hands-on knowledge of Sophos Central Phish Threat for phishing simulations and threat analy
• sis.Practical experience administering and responding to incidents using SentinelOne Endpoint Protect
• ion.Familiarity with ESET Endpoint Security for endpoint monitoring and malware analy
• sis.Experience with DLP solutions for insider threat detection and data loss prevent
• ion.Knowledge of Access Control systems and physical security integrati
• ons.Familiarity with CCTV systems and security monitoring environme
• nts.Understanding of incident response lifecycle, forensic fundamentals, and evidence handl
• ing.Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and supporting penetration testing initiati
• ves.Knowledge of threat hunting methodologies, IOCs, and MITRE ATT&CK framew
• ork.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to det
• ail.Ability to document incidents, findings, and remediation actions clearly and professiona
• lly.Good communication skills with the ability to collaborate across IT, security, and management te
• ams.Proactive mindset with a strong commitment to continuous learning and cybersecurity best practi

ces.
Educational Qualifications & Certifica

tionsBachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized institu

tion.
Industry-recognized certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Cyware Certified Orchestrate Analyst, Certified ExtraHop Network Security Specialist, and Fortinet NSE are strongly pref

erred.
Additional certifications in incident response, SOC operations, threat intelligence, penetration testing, or SIEM platforms, along with continuous security training, are considered a strong advantage

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About American International Un

iversityAmerican International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs based on the American higher education model. AIU provides degree programs in Engineering, Architecture and Design, and Business Administration, with English as the language of inst

ruction.
The University is committed to fostering intellectual, cultural, and personal growth for all members of its community, preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society. For more information, visit: www.a