IT Security Analyst

Description Join our security team as an IT Security Analyst and protect critical data from modern threats. Are you ready to be the shield that empowers innovation? We are looking for a sharp, proactive, and driven IT Security Analyst to join our team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our digital frontier. In this role, you won't just sit behind a screen—you will actively collaborate with IT infrastructure, cloud, application, and business teams to architect security into our operations, hunt down threats before they strike, and ensure our systems remain resilient against an evolving threat landscape. If you are passionate about cybersecurity, love tackling complex challenges, and want your work to directly fuel business growth, we want to hear from you! Why Join Us? Make a real impact—every single day. Join one of the state’s largest and most respected community mental health providers, where your work directly changes the lives of local individuals and families. At Riverbend, you’re not just filling a role—you’re helping transform lives and strengthen our community. At Riverbend, you’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that is deeply committed to both client care and employee growth. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where your voice matters, your contributions are recognized, and your career can thrive. If you’re looking for meaningful work, a strong team culture, and real opportunities for professional growth through training, certifications, and advancement—Riverbend is the place to build your future while making a difference. Why Join Our IT Team? High Impact: Play a critical, highly visible role in protecting our organization while enabling secure business innovation. Continuous Growth: Expand your skills by working with cutting-edge security tech, cloud environments, and zero-trust architectures. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a talented, supportive team dedicated to maintaining a robust and modern security posture. What You’ll Do As our IT Security Analyst, you will be the guardian of our on-premises, cloud, and mobile environments. Your core responsibilities include: Threat Detection & Incident Response: Monitor SIEM platforms, endpoint tools, and network solutions. Hunt for threats proactively, investigate alerts, lead containment and remediation efforts, and perform post-incident analysis. Endpoint & Mobile Defense: Administer EDR/XDR, antivirus, application control, and encryption. Secure corporate-owned mobile devices and remote access technologies through robust MDM/MAM platforms. Network & Infrastructure Fortification: Maintain firewalls, VPNs, IDs/IPS, and secure web gateways. Drive zero-trust initiatives and network segmentation while monitoring traffic for anomalies. Vulnerability & Risk Management: Run vulnerability assessments, track remediation workflows, conduct risk evaluations, and partner with stakeholders to close security gaps. Identity & Access Management (IAM): Enforce the principle of least privilege. Support multi-factor authentication (MFA), privileged access management (PAM), and lead periodic access reviews and audits. Compliance & Governance: Help draft and enforce security policies, align with regulatory frameworks, and steer internal/external security audits. Continuous Improvement: Build insightful security dashboards and KPIs, pilot strategic security projects, and stay ahead of emerging cyber trends and adversary tactics. Who You Are: Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experience in information security, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, or incident response. Technical Acumen: Strong familiarity with SIEM platforms, EDR/XDR solutions, network security controls (firewalls, VPNs), and IAM/MAM systems. Analytical Mindset: Exceptional problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail when analyzing security logs, network traffic, and alerts. Collaboration & Communication: The ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable insights for both technical teams and business stakeholders. Proactive Drive: A continuous-improvement mindset with a passion for threat hunting and staying ahead of the security curve. Requirements What You’ll Bring Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Demonstrated experience can be substituted for educational requirements. Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in information security, cybersecurity operations, systems administration, network administration, or a related IT discipline. Experience supporting enterprise security technologies in both on-premises and mobile computing environments. Experience with security incident investigation and remediation. Experience managing endpoint and mobile device security solutions. Outstanding Benefits & Perks: Competitive wages are $80,000 - $105,000 annually depending on level of education and experience. Comprehensive benefits package to include: Choice of 3 Medical plans Prescriptions Benefits Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Flex Spending Account (FSA) Doctor on Demand Harvard Pilgrim Well-Being Program Benefits Choice of 2 Dental plans Vision Plan Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Supplemental Life Insurance Plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and Extended Illness Leave 8 Paid Holidays 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match Tuition reimbursement, discounts on tuition through partnered colleges and training opportunities to grow your career Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program Ready to take the next step toward independent licensure? Riverbend provides structured clinical supervision, ongoing training, and a collaborative environment designed to help Graduate Level, license-eligible clinicians build skills, confidence, and a long-term career. Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr