Cyber Security Analyst

Cybersecurity Professional

Seeking a cybersecurity professional to help protect and maintain a secure, compliant technology environment. This role will support daily security operations, vulnerability and patch management, security monitoring, incident response, and audit activities while partnering with technical teams to strengthen overall security controls.

Responsibilities/skills:

• Monitor security alerts, system logs, and threat notifications; investigate potential security incidents and support containment, documentation, and root-cause analysis.
• Manage security patching and vulnerability remediation across servers, workstations, applications, and virtual environments, prioritizing issues based on risk and exposure.
• Review and validate security controls, including endpoint protection, anti-malware, encryption, firewall configurations, and other security technologies.
• Support internal and external security audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, identifying security gaps, and coordinating remediation efforts.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders while managing complex systems, prioritizing competing needs, and recommending improvements to security practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cybersecurity or system administration required, with experience in patching, vulnerability management, or SIEM-based security monitoring preferred.
• Cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, SSCP, CISA, or a similar credential preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to investigate issues and identify root causes.
• Ability to work occasional after-hours maintenance and remain flexible for on-call responsibilities, including weekends and holidays.