IT Security Analyst I

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IT Security Analyst monitoring security events and responding to incidents for VC3, an IT services provider serving municipalities and organizations across the United States and Canada.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage security event monitoring and incident response ticket queues
  • Triage security events in line with service level agreements and objectives
  • Investigate alerts and anomalies using endpoint detection and response tools
  • Build accurate timelines of potential threats and possible compromise
  • Translate cybersecurity concepts into non-technical language for clients
  • Communicate indicators of compromise, isolation, and remediation steps
  • Analyze system, security, and application logs to diagnose faults and identify abnormal behavior
  • Investigate, escalate, contain, or eradicate malicious activity
  • Prepare and deliver written and oral security reports and metrics
  • Recommend improvements to internal processes and procedures
  • Participate in threat hunting activities and special projects

Requirements:

  • Two years’ work experience in Information Security or related fields
  • One certification preferred: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CCNA, C|EH, SSCP, or equivalent
  • Experience with SIEM platforms, firewall management, and endpoint detection and response platforms
  • One year or more of experience with EDR solutions, ESGs, vulnerability management, and content filtering
  • Availability to work 4pm–1am EST
  • Successful criminal and Department of Motor Vehicles background checks
  • Must meet Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) requirements post-employment

Benefits:

  • Remote-first flexibility, with onsite components depending on team needs
  • Company-paid time off
  • Mental health and leave support through the Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Company-matched 401(k)/RRSP plans
  • Leadership Academy
  • Monthly learning sessions
  • Mentorship programs
  • Learning reimbursements
  • Internal career fairs
  • Job shadowing
  • Personalized career-pathing and internal mobility support
  • Autonomy and recognition
  • Transparent leadership and manager support