Cybersecurity Analyst - SOC & Vulnerability Management(HYBRID) at NPA Montvale, New Jersey

Job Title

Monitor, triage, and analyze alerts from enterprise detection, monitoring, and security platforms.

Perform analytical investigation of alerts to determine legitimacy, root cause, and business relevance, distinguishing genuine threats from false positives.

Support configuration tuning and ongoing optimization of alerting systems under direction, improving signal quality and reducing noise.

Participate in the configuration, execution, and review of enterprise vulnerability scanning and assessment activities in collaboration with cross-functional IT teams.

Analyze vulnerability data from multiple sources, including endpoint protection and scanning platforms, to understand exposure, severity, and environmental relevance.

Export, normalize, and curate vulnerability data into clear, well-organized lists to support prioritization and remediation planning.

Research vulnerabilities to provide additional context on exploitability, impact, and remediation options.

Support remediation efforts by tracking progress, validating updates, and maintaining visibility into vulnerability status for reporting and follow-up.

Work closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and IT leadership to ensure consistent awareness and no surprises.

Proactively share observations, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels, both verbally and in writing - comfortable reaching out, following up, and keeping others informed.

Explore new or enhanced features in existing security tools and raise recommendations when they could benefit Balchems environment.

Support the administration and maintenance of data loss prevention (DLP) and information protection controls designed to safeguard company data.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

3-5 years of experience in security operations, vulnerability management, or endpoint protection analysis.

Exceptional communication and follow-through - keeps others informed and initiates discussion when needed.

Familiarity with enterprise-class detection, endpoint protection, and vulnerability assessment technologies.

Understanding of CVE analysis, remediation coordination, and risk-based prioritization.

Exposure to SIEM platforms and log-based investigation in an enterprise environment is nice to have.

Familiarity with Active Directory, group policies, or enterprise configuration baselines is nice to have.

Experience with scripting, automation, or reporting (PowerShell, Python, Power BI, etc.) is nice to have.

Cybersecurity or cloud security certifications are welcome but not required - real-world experience and curiosity matter most.

Travel between locations may be required (NY/NJ)

Salary Type: Annual Salary Salary Min: $90000 Salary Max: $110000 Currency Type: USD