IT-Security Analyst 1
- Salary
- $55K–$70K
- Hiring from
- United States
- Work type
- Hybrid
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Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Security Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. This role is critical in protecting our hybrid infrastructure—both cloud and on-premises—by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating threats. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with modern security tools and practices, including Microsoft Defender XDR, vulnerability management, and incident response.
You will collaborate across departments to strengthen our security posture, validate third-party assessments, and drive remediation efforts. This role is essential to the ongoing protection of our infrastructure, applications, and data. This position will be 100% onsite for the first 3 months and 2 days a week onsite after that.
You will collaborate across departments to strengthen our security posture, validate third-party assessments, and drive remediation efforts. This role is essential to the ongoing protection of our infrastructure, applications, and data. This position will be 100% onsite for the first 3 months and 2 days a week onsite after that.
Responsibilities:
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Assist efforts to detect, respond to, and prevent security incidents and breaches.
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Assist with vulnerability management processes, including scanning, prioritization, and remediation tracking.
- Utilize Microsoft Defender XDR to monitor, investigate, and respond to advanced threats across endpoints, identities, email, and cloud apps.
- Define, implement, and maintain security policies, controls, and procedures.
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Assist with threat assessments and risk analyses to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
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Assist with internal and external security audits and validate penetration testing results.
- Analyze security incidents to determine root causes and update incident response and disaster recovery plans accordingly.
- Monitor and maintain security access controls and logs.
- Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and best practices in cybersecurity.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field—or equivalent experience.
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1-2 years of experience in security operations, vulnerability management, or system administration
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Strong experience with:
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Microsoft Security and Cloud StackKQL or other Query languages
PowerShell scripting -
Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CCSP, or equivalent) preferred.
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- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and teaching skills to support cross-functional collaboration and training.
Salary: $55k-$70k
