Security Analyst - #305600

Security Analyst (Cybersecurity Operations & Threat Monitoring)

Total Required Experience in Years: 3+ Years

Mode of Work: 100% Onsite

Seeking a Security Analyst to support cybersecurity operations, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and identity security initiatives. The consultant will be responsible for monitoring security events, investigating incidents, managing vulnerabilities, performing risk assessments, and supporting IAM processes while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and alerts across enterprise environments.
• Analyze and investigate cybersecurity incidents and suspicious activities.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, remediation tracking, and reporting.
• Support incident response activities including investigation, containment, and recovery.
• Assist with Identity and Access Management (IAM) processes and controls.
• Conduct security assessments and risk evaluations.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, procedures, and operational processes.
• Support cloud security initiatives and security monitoring activities.
• Collaborate with technical teams to improve security posture and compliance.
• Assist with implementation of cybersecurity frameworks, controls, and best practices.
• Generate security reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
  
  

Required Skills

• Cybersecurity Operations
• Security Monitoring & Event Analysis
• Vulnerability Management
• Incident Response
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Security Assessments
• Risk Evaluations
• Technical Documentation
• Security Procedures Development
• Cloud Security Concepts
• Cybersecurity Frameworks
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Strong Written & Verbal Communication Skills
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Sentinel
• Microsoft Defender XDR
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Okta Identity
• SailPoint
• Azure Security Services
• SentinelOne
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• CIS Controls
• Government/Public Sector Cybersecurity Experience
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of Cybersecurity Operations experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of Security Monitoring and Event Analysis experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of Vulnerability Management experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of Incident Response experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of Identity and Access Management (IAM) experience.
• Experience conducting Security Assessments and Risk Evaluations.
• Experience creating Technical Documentation and Security Procedures.
• Knowledge of Cloud Security concepts and technologies.
• Understanding of Cybersecurity Frameworks and Industry Best Practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
  
  

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ (Preferred)
• CompTIA CySA+ (Preferred)
• ISC2 SSCP (Preferred)
• ISC2 CISSP (Preferred)
• Microsoft SC-200 (Preferred)
• Microsoft SC-300 (Preferred)
• Microsoft AZ-500 (Preferred)
  
  

Deliverables

• Security Monitoring Reports
• Incident Response Documentation
• Vulnerability Assessment Reports
• Risk Assessment Reports
• Security Procedures and Runbooks
• IAM Audit Documentation
• Security Compliance Reports
• Threat Analysis Reports
• Executive Security Dashboards
  
  

Must Have Skills

• Cybersecurity Operations
• Security Monitoring & Event Analysis
• Vulnerability Management
• Incident Response
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Security Assessments
• Risk Evaluations
  
  

Preferred Technologies

• Microsoft Sentinel
• Microsoft Defender XDR
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Okta
• SailPoint
• Azure Security Services
• SentinelOne
  
  

Location:

• Tallahassee, FL (Onsite)