1889 -  Cybersecurity Analyst

-  Cybersecurity Analyst

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to proactively protect enterprise systems and data. The ideal candidate will lead advanced threat detection, analysis, and incident response efforts while working across a broad IT and cloud infrastructure.

This opportunity is with a large manufacturing and distribution company operating across multiple sites and states, utilizing a variety of ERP systems to manage operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Continuously safeguard organizational systems by identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting, malware analysis, and forensic reviews to detect and eliminate malicious actors.
• Lead internal vulnerability scanning and penetration testing efforts across cloud and on-prem environments, driving remediation activities.
• Monitor and respond to real-time alerts using SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and related security tools.
• Create and maintain detection rules, alerts, and incident response playbooks to enhance operational readiness.
• Configure and harden infrastructure including servers, endpoints, networks, and cloud resources using security best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with new vulnerabilities and attack techniques, and develop defenses accordingly.
• Develop and maintain risk assessments and mitigation strategies aligned with business operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure adherence to internal security policies and external compliance standards.
• Act as a subject matter expert for internal security awareness and mentoring of junior analysts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with a focus on threat detection, response, and remediation.
• Expertise in using security tools such as SIEM (e.g., Splunk), EDR, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners.
• Strong understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), networking, and system hardening techniques.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
• Relevant certifications are highly desired: CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC, etc.
• Excellent analytical thinking and ability to manage multiple security initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to document findings and present to leadership clearly.