Cyber Security Analyst

Overview

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs; investigate suspicious activity, document findings, and promptly escalate potential incidents.
• Support incident response using established procedures, including evidence collection and approved containment actions.
• Run vulnerability scans, track remediation with system owners, and verify that assigned findings are resolved.
• Assist with endpoint protection, email security, identity and access controls, and secure system configuration.
• Support access reviews, multifactor authentication, and least-privilege controls; identify and report exceptions.
• Maintain security procedures, incident records, and audit evidence; help deliver employee security awareness activities.
• Work with cloud, development, and Help Desk teams to implement approved security changes and resolve issues.

Required Qualifications

• Strong spoken and written English, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly and write accurate documentation.
• Foundational knowledge of networking, Windows or Linux, authentication, common threats, and security controls.
• Practical exposure to security tools through coursework, labs, personal projects, internships, or employment; prior professional experience is not required.
• Ability to review logs, follow investigation procedures, prioritize tasks, and recognize when to escalate.
• Relevant education, technical training, or equivalent demonstrated skills; careful handling of confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID, or comparable security platforms.
• Basic PowerShell or Python skills and familiarity with vulnerability scanning or SIEM tools.
• Security certifications or related training; experience supporting financial services environments.

Remote Work Requirements

• Available during U.S. Eastern business hours. Reliable internet connection, a dedicated workspace, and the ability to work independently and communicate consistently with a distributed team.

Key Performance Measures

What We Offer

• 💰 Compensation in USD.
• 🏖️ Benefits include paid time off (PTO).
• 🌍 Work Environment: Fully remote work environment.

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