Cybersecurity Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Act as the main internal point of contact and liaison for our 24/7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service provider.

• Take ownership of the internal response and coordination workflow when our external security partner escalates a confirmed, high-severity threat.

• Regularly assess managed security portals, threat hunting reports, and endpoint/XDR coverage status for our remote workforce.

• Oversee the technical integration of security alerts into internal team communication channels and centralized IT ticketing platforms.

• Conduct daily triage and manual investigation of signals from the cloud productivity suite, access logs, and application-layer telemetry that are not fully addressed by external tools.

• Collect and compile evidence logs from endpoint managers, identity providers, and ticketing systems to support our ongoing SOC 2 compliance frameworks and internal audits.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, systems administration, or a dedicated IT Support role with significant security responsibilities.

• Practical experience with centralized Endpoint Management and XDR platforms (overseeing endpoint health, deployment compliance, and alert monitoring).

• Strong foundational proficiency in enterprise Cloud Productivity Suite Administration (particularly in managing security center settings, audit logs, and identity configurations).

• Proven ability in workflow logic – experience in establishing conditional logic, API webhooks, or utilizing low-code/no-code automation tools to connect various platforms.

• Outstanding communication skills – capable of interacting with internal remote employees clearly and empathetically during investigations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible work hours

• Paid time off

• Remote work options