Php Cybersecurity Engineer

Information Security Analyst

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Act as an Information Security Analyst responsible for identifying, investigating, and responding to security incidents within an organization, protecting information systems and data from threats such as cyberattacks, breaches, and unauthorized access. Responsibilities include monitoring security alerts, investigating anomalies, responding rapidly to incidents, containing threats, eradicating malicious activity, recovering affected systems, conducting digital forensics and root cause analysis, documenting incidents and lessons learned, and collaborating with IT, legal, and compliance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and network activity to identify potential incidents.
• Investigate anomalies to determine the nature and scope of incidents.
• Respond quickly to incidents, contain threats, eradicate malicious activity, and recover systems.
• Conduct digital forensics and root cause analysis.
• Document incidents, actions taken, and lessons learned; improve future response efforts.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and compliance teams for proper response and reporting.
• Develop and update incident response plans, playbooks, and security procedures.
• Stay up-to-date with cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.

Job Requirements

• 2-3 years of proven experience in Security Incident Response.
• Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, and macOS; understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, etc.
• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel).
• Hands-on incident detection, analysis, response, and recovery.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and recommend remediation steps.
• At least one recognized security certification preferred.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and best practices is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to work in shifting schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Location and Organization Details

Multiple postings exist across Manila and nearby regions with varying salary ranges and employer names. Examples include Ayala Alabang ( ₱900,000 - ₱1,200,000 ), Makati City ( ₱300,000 - ₱360,000 ), Taguig, and other Metro Manila locations. Some postings note hybrid or on-site arrangements and different team scopes.

About the Role Contexts

Other postings describe roles such as Incident Investigation Analyst, SOC Analyst, and IAM-focused Information Security Analyst, highlighting duties like incident coordination, threat intelligence, IAM implementation, RBAC/ABAC design, and collaboration with global InfoSec teams. Qualifications often include 3-5 years in information security or related fields and certifications like CISSP, CISA, or OSCP-like tracks. Many postings emphasize regulatory awareness (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS) and cross-site collaboration.

Location: Cyber Security Operations Center; Reports To: Cyber Security Incident Investigation and Threat Intel Manager.

What you’ll do

• Collect and analyze evidence to determine root cause; draft incident and threat intelligence reports.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams; stay updated on global security trends.

What you bring

• Education: IT or Engineering degree; Experience: 4–8 years in cybersecurity with incident investigation and threat intelligence.
• Skills: Incident response, digital forensics, malware analysis; familiarity with Splunk, Hadoop, ELK, YARA; strong communication and leadership.

What sets you apart

• Deep expertise in incident investigation and threat intelligence; ability to work outside regular hours when needed.

What success looks like

• Timely investigative reports; enhanced detection; scalable security processes.

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