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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Security Analyst - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Syracuse, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $93,600.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Digital Assets, Digital Forensics, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Linux System Administration, Log Analysis, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Copilot, Firewall Policy Management, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Cyber Threat Analysis, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Microsoft Sentinel, Kibana, Splunk, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** October 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/ny/syracuse/70635969-241d-4c54-bd0c-aff3c7fcdf8c ## About the Role Triage Kibana Tooling Coaching Firewall Equities Scripting Operations Leadership Management Automation Mentorship Cyber Risk Coordinating Log Analysis Data Analysis Investigation Azure Sentinel Security Tools Active Directory Network Security Windows Defender Threat Detection Operating Systems Incident Response Digital Forensics Forensic Sciences Windows PowerShell Business Valuation Risk Prioritization Cyber Threat Hunting Linux Administration Escalation Procedures Evidence Preservation Information Technology Full Stack Development Business Transformation Vulnerability Management Vulnerability Assessments Business Continuity Planning Python (Programming Language) Security Information And Event Management (SIEM), Security, Information security, Cyber security, Risk management, Compliance, Cloud, Firewall, Incident response, Vulnerability, Vulnerability management Top Skills Details Security,Information security,Cyber security,Risk management,Compliance Additional Skills & Qualifications Required Experience (1+ years each): Windows/Active Directory, endpoint log analysis, PowerShell, and group policies Linux system administration Digital forensics at a first-responder level AI-assisted security tools (e.g., Copilot, AI-enhanced SIEM feat, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. ## Description The Information Security Analyst is a technical role within the Information Security (InfoSec) group of Information Technology Services (ITS), responsible for defending the client's data assets through policy controls, security operations, incident response, and AI-assisted tooling. As a primary network defender, the analyst works at the intersection of threat detection, vulnerability management, and forensic investigation within a Security Operations Center (SOC). The role requires hands-on experience across several domains: SOC operations including alert triage, log analysis, and network traffic interpretation using tools such as Splunk, Kibana, or Microsoft Sentinel; Python 3 scripting for automation and detection support; firewall management for ruleset maintenance and network security enforcement; Microsoft Entra ID administration including identity architecture and PowerShell scripting; Linux system administration across mixed-OS environments; and digital forensics at a first-responder level, including breach assessment, evidence preservation, and containment. This role is responsible for developing and overseeing student SOC employees. The SOC functions as both a live security operation and a learning environment, requiring the analyst to serve as practitioner and mentor., Operate, tune, and recommend enhancements to the SOCs monitoring and detection platforms including Microsoft Defender and SIEM tools; leverage AI-assisted tooling to improve detection and response workflows. Implement threat hunting and detection strategies; identify new data sources to augment detection capability; integrate new tools and applications as needed. Write Python and PowerShell scripts to automate detection, response, and data analysis workflows. Assist in maintenance of firewall rulesets. Incident Response & Investigation Serve as first responder for security incident investigation, conducting log and system-level analysis to determine potential scope and impact. Assist with containment, eradication, and recovery efforts. Perform digital forensic analysis at the first-responder level to determine whether a breach has occurred and what steps are required to contain it. Provide written and verbal summaries of incident findings to be shared with ITS leadership and relevant stakeholders. Vulnerability Management Assist in maintaining and operating the Universitys vulnerability assessment program, including scan configuration, finding analysis, risk prioritization based on exploitability and business impact, and remediation coordination with system owners. Track patching effectiveness and validate closure of critical findings. Student Employee Development Assist in the hiring, continuous training, mentoring, and operational oversight of student SOC employees. Develop and maintain the SOC processes, runbooks, and escalation procedures that student analysts follow. Provide direct coaching on alert investigation techniques, log analysis, and documentation standards., Splunk Triage Kibana Tooling Coaching Firewall Equities Scripting Operations Leadership Management Automation Mentorship Cyber Risk Coordinating Log Analysis Data Analysis Investigation Azure Sentinel Security Tools Active Directory Network Security Windows Defender Threat Detection Operating Systems Incident Response Digital Forensics Forensic Sciences Windows PowerShell Business Valuation Risk Prioritization Cyber Threat Hunting Linux Administration Escalation Procedures Evidence Preservation Information Technology Full Stack Development Business Transformation Vulnerability Management Vulnerability Assessments Business Continuity Planning Python (Programming Language) Security Information And Event Management (SIEM) +0 ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Debug a Kubernetes Operator](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/487-debug-a-kubernetes-operator) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [JavaScript? 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