Information Security Analyst

Job Description:

• Security Operations & Tooling
• 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

• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• 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

• Collaboration & Communication
• 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

• Required Qualifications
• 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 Qualifications
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISM, or equivalent
• Experience supporting a SOC 2 audit from end to end
• Scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell) for security tooling and reporting
• Exposure to cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) environments
• Experience working with GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow GRC, Drata, Vanta)