Security Analyst

Description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented security analyst to join our team. In this role, you will support the day-to-day operations of our information security infrastructure, help protect company assets from cyber threats, and assist in maintaining compliance with security policies and standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their security career who is eager to learn in a hands-on environment.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, logs, and events from Bitdefender and escalate incidents as appropriate
• Assist with gathering IT security data to determine status of mandated fundamentals within the group
• Assist in the evaluation of proper administration and maintenance of firewalls
• Support user access management, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and periodic access reviews at the group level
• Participate in incident response activities, including documentation and post-incident reviews
• Assist in administering identity and access management (IAM) systems and multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions
• Respond to helpdesk tickets related to security issues (e.g., locked accounts, phishing reports)
• Assist with security awareness training initiatives and phishing simulation campaigns
• Contribute to compliance efforts related to frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, or PCI-DSS (including technical document review)
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding of new companies to the group
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding of new employees within the group
• Assist with development and distribution of appropriate communication regarding IT security within the group
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Requirements

Required qualifications

• College diploma in cybersecurity or information technology and equivalent practical experience
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, VPNs)
• Familiarity with Windows operating system administration
• Knowledge of core security principles (CIA triad, least privilege, defense in depth)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment or independently
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Preferred qualifications

• CC certified in cybersecurity certification
• Exposure to tools such as Bitdefender, VSA, Windows Defender
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with ticketing systems such as Jira
• CEH or GPEN certification