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Information Security Analyst

RemoteUnited States only
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Role
Security
Experience
Mid
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Information Security Analyst with 3-5 years of experience in technical operations and compliance. Must have hands-on SIEM experience (Splunk, Sentinel) and knowledge of vulnerability management tools (Nessus, Qualys). Familiarity with SOC 2, NIST CSF, and common attack techniques is required.

Core skills

SIEMvulnerability managementSOC 2 compliance

Required skills

SIEM platformsSplunkMicrosoft Sentinelvulnerability management toolsTenable Nessus/IOQualysSOC 2 Trust Service CriteriaNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkMITRE ATT&CK

Optional skills

CompTIA Security+CySA+CEHCISMscriptingautomationPythonPowerShell

Required languages

English

What you'll do

  • Monitor, tune, and triage alerts across the SIEM platform, escalating confirmed incidents per established runbooks
  • Manage the vulnerability management lifecycle— including scanning, prioritization, remediation tracking, and executive reporting
  • Support endpoint security, email security, and network monitoring tools; identify gaps and recommend configuration improvements
  • Conduct periodic threat hunting activities and contribute to the development of detection rules and playbooks
  • Participate in incident response activities including containment, eradication, and post-incident reviews
  • Support ongoing SOC 2 Type II compliance efforts, including evidence collection, control testing, and coordination with external auditors
  • Assist with NIST CSF assessments — mapping current controls to framework functions and identifying gaps for remediation
  • Maintain and update security policies, standards, and procedures in collaboration with senior team members
  • Conduct periodic security risk assessments and contribute findings to the organization risk register
  • Track remediation efforts for identified risks and control deficiencies through to closure
  • Partner with IT, Engineering, and business stakeholders to embed security best practices into day-to-day operations
  • Assist in security awareness initiatives and provide guidance to staff on security topics
  • Prepare clear, concise reporting on security metrics, vulnerability status, and compliance posture for management

What they require

  • 3–5 years of experience in an information security role with exposure to both technical operations and compliance functions
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or equivalent)
  • Working knowledge of vulnerability management tools such as Tenable Nessus/IO or Qualys
  • Demonstrated understanding of SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria and NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Familiarity with common attack techniques and defensive countermeasures (MITRE ATT&CK familiarity a plus)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical findings for non-technical audiences
  • Preferred Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISM, or equivalent
  • Preferred Experience supporting a SOC 2 audit from end to end
  • Preferred Scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell) for security tooling and reporting
  • Preferred Exposure to cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) environments
  • Preferred Experience working with GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow GRC, Drata, Vanta)
Cybersecurity
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