Cyber Security Analyst

About the role

We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join PriceSmart’s security team. In this role you will protect our hardware, software and data assets by monitoring systems, investigating incidents and implementing security controls.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic for security incidents and events.
• Investigate and respond to incidents in real time, producing detailed reports.
• Install, configure and maintain firewalls, encryption tools, SIEM, antivirus and IDP/IPS solutions.
• Identify, remediate and document vulnerabilities through penetration testing and risk assessments.
• Conduct threat research and develop company‑wide cybersecurity best practices.
• Provide on‑call support on a rotating schedule and assist colleagues with security software deployment.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving security demands.

Required skills

• Network penetration testing techniques.
• Firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus and IDP/IPS concepts.
• Security metrics generation and audit artifact creation.
• Python programming (or similar scripting language).
• Security+ certification or equivalent cybersecurity certifications.