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# IT-Security Analyst 1

- **Company:** Quadax, Inc.
- **Location:** Parma Heights, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $55,000 - $70,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Query Languages, Internet Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Software, Windows PowerShell, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/it-security-analyst-1-middleburg-heights-oh--adbaffbf-8966-4142-a7e5-c7cb43994d90

## About the Role

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.

## Description

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.