Security Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Security Analyst

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring & Incident Response

• Partner closely with a managed security service/SOC provider to oversee threat monitoring, investigations, incident response activities, and security reporting.

• Review and analyze security events, alerts, and logs to identify suspicious activity and potential risks.

• Take ownership of security incidents from initial triage through containment, remediation, and post-incident review.

• Administer identity and access management across enterprise systems and applications.

• Assist in maintaining secure configurations across on-prem, network, and cloud-based environments.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls, tools, and procedures to minimize organizational risk.

• Lead and support vulnerability management activities, including identification, prioritization, and remediation tracking.

• Perform security reviews, risk assessments, and internal audits to ensure alignment with security policies and regulatory frameworks.

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and enforcement of security standards and policies.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Produce clear security documentation, metrics, and reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Work collaboratively with IT, engineering, and business teams to embed security best practices into new systems and initiatives.

• Support security awareness and training efforts to reduce human-related security risks.

• Monitor threat intelligence sources to stay ahead of emerging threats and attack trends.

• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to security processes, tooling, and technologies based on industry best practices and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in computer science, information security, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience (approximately 5+ years).

• Formal security training and/or industry certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, GIAC) are considered an asset.

• Strong technical foundation across core IT domains, including networking, virtualization, containers, cloud platforms, and infrastructure technologies.

• Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.