IT Security Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Oversee security alerts, dashboards, and logs across Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Sentinel.

• Identify and respond to security incidents while tracking and prioritizing vulnerability remediation efforts.

• Manage and enhance Microsoft Defender security policies, configurations, and enterprise deployment.

• Utilize Microsoft Purview for Data Loss Prevention, eDiscovery, compliance enforcement, and safeguarding sensitive data.

• Create and maintain custom detection rules and alerts.

• Address malware, virus, and endpoint compromise incidents through forensic analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Record incident response activities, findings, and lessons learned.

• Analyze threat intelligence and proactively seek out threats using Microsoft Defender XDR.

• Formulate strategies against ransomware, spyware, trojans, and other forms of malware.

• Keep abreast of cybersecurity trends, attack techniques, and adversary tactics.

• Provide reports on security posture, incident metrics, and platform performance.

• Collaborate with IT and other departments to promote security best practices and system hardening.

• Support cybersecurity awareness training initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Relevant cybersecurity certifications, such as Microsoft SC-100/200/300/400, CompTIA Security+/CySA+/SecurityX, or GIAC GSEC/GCIH.

• 3-5 years of proven experience managing, configuring, and utilizing Microsoft Defender, Purview, and Sentinel.

• Experience in supporting aerospace and defense organizations subject to CMMC in Microsoft 365 GCC High is preferred.

• Strong analytical capabilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to guide and influence technical teams effectively.

• Proficiency with compliance tracking tools, GRC platforms, and project management tools is a plus.

• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%.

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the necessary U.S. authorizations under ITAR.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for annual incentive compensation.

• Eligibility for long-term incentives.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance options.

• Retirement benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Company shared ownership.

• Financial rewards linked to company success.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.