IT Security Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Monitor and assess security events across network, endpoint, and cloud environments utilizing Microsoft Sentinel.

• Analyze Microsoft 365 and Azure AD sign-in logs along with conditional access alerts.

• Investigate and confirm potential security incidents, including malware, phishing attempts, and unauthorized access.

• Conduct initial triage, classification, and prioritization of security alerts.

• Provide assistance with Cloudflare security, encompassing DNS and bot protection events.

• Oversee 1Password for teams, which includes onboarding, offboarding, vault organization, and access reviews.

• Evaluate Azure security-score recommendations and enhance the organization's security posture.

• Support KnowBe4's phishing and security awareness initiatives.

• Aid in vulnerability and configuration assessments on Windows endpoints and SaaS services.

• Document security procedures, checklists, and guidelines.

• Engage in a targeted security improvement project.

• Assist in incident response by collecting evidence, escalating issues, containing threats, and implementing remediation strategies.

• Correlate logs and security events from firewalls, IDS/IPS, web servers, endpoints, and cloud platforms.

• Leverage threat intelligence, IOCs, and adversary TTPs to enhance detection capabilities.

• Record investigations, incident findings, response actions, and lessons learned.

• Generate security metrics, reports, and operational summaries.

• Collaborate with Security Operations, IT, and cross-functional teams.

• Stay updated on emerging threats, attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and security best practices.

• Perform additional job-related tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent self-directed learning such as certificates or bootcamps.

• 1-2 years of experience in IT, Cybersecurity, or other related roles.

• Strong understanding of networking, operating systems—particularly Windows—and security concepts including MFA, phishing, and least privilege.

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and basic cloud concepts.

• Experience with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, KnowBe4, Cloudflare, and 1Password.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise patience when collaborating with non-technical staff.

• Demonstrated reliability, confidentiality, and integrity in handling sensitive information.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities.

• Professional development and growth opportunities.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.