Cyber Security Analyst

Description

We are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to help protect systems, applications, and sensitive member information in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is suited for a security specialist who can monitor threats, investigate suspicious activity, and strengthen defenses across cloud-hosted and web-based environments. The role partners with technical and operational stakeholders to improve risk controls, support audit readiness, and reinforce the organization's overall security posture.

Responsibilities:
Monitor security events, assess potential threats, and take timely action to contain or escalate incidents affecting systems and user accounts.
Examine logs and alert data, including activity captured through Datadog, to identify anomalies, unauthorized access attempts, and emerging attack patterns.
Perform security reviews of cloud platforms, web applications, and member-facing systems to uncover weaknesses and recommend corrective measures.
Investigate phishing campaigns, malware concerns, bot activity, and account compromise cases, documenting findings and response steps clearly.
Evaluate user roles, access levels, and permission structures to support appropriate segregation of duties and stronger authentication controls.
Contribute to the protection and hardening of WordPress environments and other hosted platforms by helping implement practical security improvements.
Prepare audit-related security documentation and assist with remediation planning to support internal assessments and future external compliance reviews.
Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to reduce risk, improve monitoring practices, and advance broader cybersecurity initiatives.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or security operations roles.
Hands-on background securing cloud-based environments and web applications, including WordPress platforms.
Experience using security monitoring and alerting tools to investigate threats and support incident response activities.
Working knowledge of phishing analysis, malware investigation, vulnerability assessment, and remediation practices.
Understanding of access governance concepts such as role-based permissions and segregation of duties.
Familiarity with compliance, regulatory, or risk management frameworks in environments such as healthcare, SaaS, or other data-sensitive industries.
Strong communication, troubleshooting, and documentation skills, with the ability to explain risks and recommendations clearly.
Experience with tools and technologies such as Datadog, firewall platforms, Check Point, Cisco ASA, or configuration management is preferred.

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