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Working under the direction of senior cybersecurity staff, this position assists with security alert monitoring, vulnerability and patch management oversight, software security reviews, security configuration monitoring, audit support, and security reporting.\nThis role is designed for an individual who has a foundational understanding of information technology and cybersecurity and is interested in developing a career in security operations. The Security Analyst I is not expected to independently design or engineer security solutions. The position works closely with senior security personnel, Information Systems teams, our Managed Service Provider (MSP), Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), and other technology partners to ensure security activities are completed and appropriately documented.\nKey Responsibilities\nSecurity Monitoring & Alert Review\nReview and triage security alerts generated by security monitoring platforms, endpoint security tools, email security systems, and other security technologies.\nPerform initial investigation and gather relevant information related to security events.\nFollow established procedures for documenting, escalating, and tracking potential security incidents.\nWork with senior cybersecurity staff and security service providers to support incident investigation and response activities.\nMaintain appropriate documentation and evidence related to security events and incidents.\nVulnerability & Patch Management\nAssist with the company's vulnerability and patch management 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and escalate them to senior cybersecurity staff.\nMaintain documentation of software reviews, approvals, exceptions, and security requirements.\nEndpoint, System & Security Configuration Monitoring\nAssist with monitoring security configurations across company-managed endpoints, systems, and security platforms.\nReview security dashboards and reports to identify devices or systems that are missing required security controls or are not meeting established security standards.\nCoordinate remediation activities with the appropriate internal team or service provider.\nAssist with tracking security configuration exceptions and corrective actions.\nSupport senior security personnel with security configuration reviews and compliance reporting.\nSecurity Operations & Administration\nPerform routine administrative activities within approved security tools and platforms under established procedures.\nAssist with maintaining security policies, procedures, standards, operational documentation, and security records.\nGenerate routine security metrics, dashboards, and management reports.\nAssist with tracking security findings, remediation activities, exceptions, and open action items.\nSupport the continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes and procedures.\nIdentity & Access Security\nAssist with periodic user access and security reviews.\nSupport reviews of privileged accounts, inactive accounts, access exceptions, and other identity-related security controls.\nAssist with gathering documentation and evidence related to identity and access management controls.\nEscalate identified access concerns or exceptions to senior cybersecurity personnel.\nSecurity Awareness\nAssist with cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives.\nSupport phishing simulation and security awareness activities.\nHelp develop and distribute security communications and educational materials.\nAssist employees with basic security questions and reinforce established security practices and policies.\nDisaster Recovery & Business Continuity\nAssist with maintaining cybersecurity-related Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) documentation.\nSupport preparation and coordination of DR and BCP exercises.\nDocument testing results, identified issues, and follow-up activities.\nAssist with tracking remediation items resulting from exercises and tests.\nAudit & Compliance Support\nAssist the cybersecurity team with responses to regulatory, state, investor, customer, and internal audit requests.\nGather documentation, reports, screenshots, logs, and other evidence required to demonstrate security controls.\nMaintain organized records of audit evidence and security documentation.\nAssist with tracking security findings and remediation activities through completion.\nSupport compliance activities associated with the company's cybersecurity framework and regulatory obligations.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent education, training, certifications, or relevant technical experience.\nApproximately 0-2 years of experience in cybersecurity, information technology, help desk, systems administration, network support, or another related technical field.\nFoundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including:Endpoint security\nMalware and phishing\nAuthentication and access controls\nVulnerability and patch management\nBasic networking concepts\nSecurity monitoring and incident escalation\n\nBasic familiarity with Windows environments and Microsoft technologies.\nAbility to review technical information, identify potential issues, and follow established escalation procedures.\nStrong attention to detail and organizational skills.\nAbility to maintain accurate documentation and track multiple security activities through completion.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility and willingness to learn new cybersecurity 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