Junior Cyber Defense Analyst

  • Whats Upstate
  • City, Belfast
  • 21/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Wolfspeed is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst to join their growing global Cyber Security team. You will join a team of highly motivated security professionals who are working hard to foster a security-first culture at Wolfspeed.

What does your day-to-day look like?
  • Responsible for escalations and events
  • Investigate and respond to cyber security events, including SIEM alerts
  • Triage and process user generated incidents, including phishing emails
  • Work L2 & L3 BAU information security queues
  • Consolidate and develop Cyber Defense documentation
  • Assist with general information security requests, including GRC related asks
  • Investigate IDAM alerts and respond accordingly
Who are we looking for?
  • 2+ years' experience in Information Security
  • Experience configuring and supporting security tools
  • Strong understanding of IOCs and current TTPs
  • Intermediate knowledge of networking fundamentals
  • Proficiency with both Windows and Unix/Linux OS
  • Strong technical knowledge of the Windows ecosystem, including Azure and Active Directory
  • Strong experience within incident response, including SIEM and EDR tooling
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative to resolve issues
  • Plan and execute self-managed workstreams/projects with minimal oversight
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to develop strong working relationships with other Teams to complete initiatives
Nice to have
  • PAM knowledge
  • Security Engineering experience
  • Ability to code
  • Threat hunting experience
  • Knowledge of network security