Cyber Security Analyst

• Monitors, analyzes, and triages security alerts and events from tools such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, email security, and identity platforms, following documented procedures.

• Conducts initial investigations of security incidents, including log review, basic root cause analysis, and evidence collection, escalating when needed.

• Supports incident response activities by executing assigned response actions and documenting findings, timelines, and outcomes.

• Performs routine vulnerability scanning, validation, and remediation tracking, identifying trends or recurring issues for escalation.

• Assists with access reviews, privileged access monitoring, and IAM-related investigations following policy and approval workflows.

• Contributes to maintaining and improving standard operating procedures, playbooks, and technical documentation.

• Participates in threat intelligence review and applies indicators of compromise (IOCs) to detection tools under guidance.

• Supports security awareness activities, including phishing analysis, reporting metrics, and follow-up actions.

• Uses dashboards and reports to identify patterns or trends in alerts, vulnerabilities, or user behavior, asking questions to build analytical confidence.

• Collaborates with IT, cloud, and business teams to support secure configurations and remediation efforts.

• Provides guidance to Level 1 analysts during routine investigations and shares lessons learned with the team.

• Supports assigned project tasks or portions of larger initiatives, tracking progress and communicating status or risks.

• Participates in tabletop exercises, audits, and compliance activities related to NIST, CIS Controls, and regulatory expectations.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Interviews are currently being conducted, for immediate consideration please apply:

The successful Cyber Analyst will have:

• Applies working knowledge of cybersecurity tools, concepts, and processes to complete standard tasks reliably.

• Knowledge of networking, system and Helpdesk operations and security fundamentals

• Follows established procedures while beginning to anticipate routine issues and suggest small process improvements.

• Demonstrates sound judgment in routine situations and escalates ambiguous or higher-risk issues appropriately.

• Communicates clearly and professionally, explaining findings and asking thoughtful questions.

• Applies a consistent service mindset and understands how cybersecurity supports the member experience.

• Works effectively with others, contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.

• Adapts to new tools, processes, and ways of working, viewing change as an opportunity for growth.

• Working understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF and CIS Controls.

• Familiarity with the incident response lifecycle, common attack techniques, and basic threat actor behaviors.

• Practical knowledge of log analysis, alert triage, and detection concepts, including familiarity with MITRE ATT& CK.

• Understanding of compliance requirements and how policies apply in different operational scenarios., * 2+ years of directly relevant experience in cybersecurity, security operations, or a related technical role.

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

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