Cybersecurity Analyst

We’re looking for a cybersecurity analyst who can take a security event from first alert to confirmed fix. You will investigate and remediate threats across hundreds of customer environments, own the security configuration of the systems you’re responsible for, and help build the playbooks our team runs on. You’ll work alongside senior engineers and be trusted to make decisions and talk directly with customers.

What You’ll Do

• Lead security incident response from detection through containment, remediation and close-out
• Investigate suspicious sign-ins, malware detections, phishing campaigns and firewall events, and determine root cause
• Own security configuration on customer firewalls, endpoints and cloud identity platforms
• Write and tune detection rules to cut alert noise and catch real threats
• Build and maintain runbooks so the team handles common incidents consistently
• Audit customer environments to confirm security tools are deployed, licensed and reporting
• Review and mentor junior analysts’ investigations and documentation
• Explain incidents and remediation plans clearly to customers, technical and non-technical alike
• Support security awareness and phishing simulation programs

• 1 to 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, a SOC or NOC, or IT support with security responsibilities
• Solid understanding of Windows, Active Directory and networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewall rules and NAT)
• Hands-on experience investigating security alerts and remediating incidents
• CompTIA Security+ or CySA+, or the ability to earn one within six months
• Strong written communication; your incident notes will be read by customers and leadership
• Sound judgment about when to act and when to escalate
• Valid driver’s license

Nice to Have

• Experience at a managed services provider supporting multiple customer environments
• Experience with endpoint detection and response, SIEM or log analysis, and cloud email and identity security
• Firewall administration experience
• Scripting or automation (PowerShell or Python)
• Degree in cybersecurity, IT or a related field, or progress toward CISSP, CCNA or a similar certification

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Paid certification exams and training time
• Real ownership and a direct path to senior security roles
• A stable employer with more than 120 years of history and a team that knows your name, * 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Midwest Data Center is a managed IT and cybersecurity provider serving businesses nationwide from offices in Missouri and Iowa. We are part of Rock Port Telephone, a member-owned cooperative that has served its community since 1902. Our customers include healthcare organizations, schools, telecom providers, engineering firms and local governments. Our standard is simple: we answer when customers call, and we treat every one of them like our top priority.