About This Role
This Cybersecurity Analyst role involves hands-on work with security tools, investigating potential threats, and finding practical ways to strengthen the company's defenses. It is an opportunity to actively protect systems, employees, and member information. The ideal candidate is technically curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to solve problems, enjoys learning, takes ownership, and collaborates effectively.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain security tools, investigate alerts, identify suspicious activity, and help ensure systems are properly protected
- Investigate security events, document findings, identify root causes, and support incident response when issues arise
- Manage vulnerability scanning, prioritize risks, coordinate remediation with IT teams, and follow issues through to resolution
- Fine-tune alerts, improve detection rules, and use PowerShell, Python, or Bash to automate repetitive tasks and reporting
- Maintain security dashboards and metrics to understand security posture, identify trends, and focus on areas needing attention
- Test security controls, maintain accurate documentation, gather audit evidence, and support regulatory examinations and compliance requirements
- Partner with IT and business teams to strengthen security practices, address risks, and keep systems and processes running effectively
Requirements
- 1
-3 years of experience in a dedicated cybersecurity role and 2
-5 years of general IT experience
- A recognized security certification, such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC/GSEC, or an equivalent credential (required at hire)
- Working knowledge of security tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection/EDR, and vulnerability scanners
- Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar tools, including automating manual or repetitive tasks
- Strong Windows troubleshooting skills, along with a working understanding of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewalls
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or MITRE ATT&CK
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through, especially when tracking risks and remediation
- The ability to communicate clearly, maintain thorough documentation, work independently, and collaborate with others
- Earn and maintain CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) or a higher-level certification within the first six months
Nice to have:
- An associate's or bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- GIAC certifications such as GSEC, GCIH, or GCIA
- Experience with regulatory or audit frameworks such as NIST, FFIEC, or PCI DSS
- Experience working in financial services or another regulated industry
