Cybersecurity Analyst

PCI Pharma is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join its growing Information Security team. This individual will support day-to-day cybersecurity operations by monitoring security tools, responding to alerts, managing security-related tickets, and assisting with cybersecurity initiatives across the enterprise. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys balancing operational security responsibilities with project-based security work. This position is remote and will likely convert to a permanent employee after a successful 6-month contract period.

Key Responsibilities * Monitor, triage, and respond to cybersecurity alerts generated by enterprise security tools. * Investigate security events and escalate incidents as appropriate. * Manage and prioritize cybersecurity tickets while meeting defined SLAs. * Perform analysis and remediation activities for security findings and vulnerabilities. * Support the administration and maintenance of cybersecurity technologies including: o Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) o Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) o Vulnerability Management Platforms o Email Security Tools o Identity & Access Management Solutions * Partner with infrastructure, networking, and application teams to resolve security-related issues. * Assist with cybersecurity projects, implementations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, investigations, recommendations, and resolutions. * Support security audits, compliance activities, and reporting requirements. * Contribute to process improvements that enhance overall security operations effectiveness.

• Participate in a light, rotating on-call schedule. * On-call responsibilities are expected approximately one month at a time, once or twice per year. * Respond to critical cybersecurity alerts and high-priority incidents during assigned on-call periods.

• 2-5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, security operations, or related IT disciplines. * Experience working within a ticketing environment and managing work against service-level agreements (SLAs). * Experience monitoring and responding to security alerts and incidents. * Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts including: o Threat Detection & Response o Vulnerability Management o Endpoint Security o Identity & Access Management o Security Monitoring * Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, Sentinel, Tenable, Qualys, Splunk, Rapid7, or similar technologies. * Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. * Excellent communication and documentation abilities. * Experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, or life sciences. * Familiarity with NIST, CIS, or other cybersecurity frameworks. * Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GSEC, or similar. * Experience supporting cloud security initiatives in Azure or AWS environments.