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Cybersecurity Analyst
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About this role
Role overview
Protect enterprise systems, applications, and data by investigating security alerts and supporting incident response. This hands-on analyst role works with a managed security provider and SOC teams to respond to escalated incidents, improve controls, and make security operations more efficient. The position is fully remote, with occasional off-hours support and travel of up to 10% expected.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and improve security controls across systems, applications, and data. - Work with security operations partners to monitor and strengthen incident response. - Investigate escalated incidents and system anomalies using platform reports, network traffic, logs, and alerts. - Improve security processes and tools, including automating recurring tasks and developing playbooks or detections. - Maintain operational documentation and provide occasional support outside regular hours.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and typically two to three years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. - Current Security+ certification or a comparable industry credential. - Practical experience with threat intelligence or hunting using KQL, SIEM administration, and incident or breach investigations. - Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 experience, plus Windows and Linux log analysis. - Understanding of security concepts such as firewalls, network segmentation, endpoint protection, threat hunting, and data protection; familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK. - Strong time management and communication skills, with the ability to work independently as priorities shift.
Nice to have
Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, NIST-aligned controls, incident forensics, Azure GCC High, security considerations for AI, or Python or PowerShell scripting.
Benefits and work setup
Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off and holidays; retirement savings with matching; education reimbursement; parental leave; stock purchase; and disability and life insurance. Offerings may vary by location and employment arrangement.