IT-Security Analyst 1

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Security Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. This role is critical in protecting our hybrid infrastructure-both cloud and on-premises-by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating threats. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with modern security tools and practices, including Microsoft Defender XDR, vulnerability management, and incident response.

You will collaborate across departments to strengthen our security posture, validate third-party assessments, and drive remediation efforts. This role is essential to the ongoing protection of our infrastructure, applications, and data. This position will be 100% onsite for the first 3 months and 2 days a week onsite after that. Responsibilities:

• Assist efforts to detect, respond to, and prevent security incidents and breaches.
• Assist with vulnerability management processes, including scanning, prioritization, and remediation tracking.
• Utilize Microsoft Defender XDR to monitor, investigate, and respond to advanced threats across endpoints, identities, email, and cloud apps.
• Define, implement, and maintain security policies, controls, and procedures.
• Assist with threat assessments and risk analyses to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
• Assist with internal and external security audits and validate penetration testing results.
• Analyze security incidents to determine root causes and update incident response and disaster recovery plans accordingly.
• Monitor and maintain security access controls and logs.
• Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and best practices in cybersecurity.

Security Analysis, Computer Security, Microsoft Product Family, Incident Response, Security Analysis, Internet Security, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Security Attacks, Establish Priorities, * Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field-or equivalent experience.

• 1-2 years of experience in security operations, vulnerability management, or system administration
• Strong experience with:

• Microsoft Security and Cloud StackKQL or other Query languages PowerShell scripting

• Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CCSP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and teaching skills to support cross-functional collaboration and training.