Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst - Remote

At World Business Lenders (WBL), we provide flexible, short-term commercial loans backed by real estate to help small and medium-sized businesses across the United States — particularly those facing difficulties with traditional financing. We're a fast-moving, results-driven organization that takes security seriously as we continue to grow.

This is a Full-Time Independent Contractor role with working hours from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. We request that all CVs be submitted in English.

We're looking for a seasoned cybersecurity professional who can take ownership of our security program, from strategy to execution. You'll work closely with the Cyber Lead to strengthen our security posture, drive compliance, and protect the business as we scale.

What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

• Perform a comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessment and deliver a prioritized remediation plan.
• Design and implement the organization's overall security strategy and roadmap.
• Establish security monitoring, incident response, and threat detection processes.
• Lead and mature Microsoft 365 and Azure security posture (Defender, Entra ID, Sentinel, Purview).
• Own SOC 1 and SOC 2 compliance readiness and audit preparation.
• Define and enforce IAM policies, MFA standards, and Zero Trust principles.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and documentation.
• Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and SaaS platform security risks.
• Oversee vulnerability management: assessments, tracking, prioritization, and remediation coordination.
• Lead incident response, including coordination with MSPs, infrastructure teams, and leadership.
• Establish security awareness programs and build a security-conscious culture.
• Manage and mentor the Cybersecurity Analyst, providing technical direction and growth opportunities.
• Report cybersecurity risks and program status to senior leadership.
• Evaluate and recommend security tools and technologies.