Cybersecurity Analyst

The Cybersecurity Analyst is a key member of the Global Security Operations team, serving as the primary cybersecurity resource in Europe while working closely with the U.S. based Global Cybersecurity Team. The analyst monitors, triages, and responds to cybersecurity alerts to identify and mitigate potential threats, while also managing cybersecurity support tickets and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve security-related inquiries and technical issues. This role also serves as the primary escalation point for global security alerts and cyber support issues during their working hours to facilitate follow-the-sun global security operations coverage. They are also responsible for contributing to cybersecurity projects and solution engineering for locations within their region, including designing, implementing, and managing security solutions to protect the Ministry’s infrastructure and cloud environments.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Monitors and investigates security alerts, logs, and reports to detect and validate incidents; performs detailed analysis (root cause, scope, impact) and escalates confirmed incidents to global team members when appropriate (40%)
• Responds to cybersecurity support tickets, providing timely assistance and guidance on security-related inquiries and technical issues (20%)
• Supports regional cybersecurity initiatives, including implementation and maintenance of security technologies, control improvements, compliance, and vulnerability/risk management (20%)
• Conducts security assessments of third-party vendors and software tools, identifying risks and ensuring alignment with the organisation’s security requirements (10%)
• Conducts regular threat-hunting activities, proactively searching for anomalous behaviour or stealthy adversary techniques (5%)
• Stays informed about emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies with support from senior team members (5%)
• Flexibility: you may on occasion be required to provide out of hours support
• Follows policies and procedures of Samaritan’s Purse as set forth in the Staff Handbook
• Attends daily morning devotions and participates in prayer support for the ministry, donors, and volunteers
• Maintains a strong Christian witness to colleagues, volunteers, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public within the workplace and in the community
• Reflects Godly character by conducting activities in a manner consistent with the Mission Statement, Statement of Faith and Christian Code of Conduct