Information Security Analyst

About the Role

The Information Security Analyst supports day-to-day cybersecurity operations by monitoring security tools, triaging alerts, and assisting with incident response and compliance activities. This role focuses on developing foundational cybersecurity skills while contributing to audit-driven security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts across endpoint, identity, and cloud security tools
• Perform initial triage and escalate suspicious or confirmed threats
• Assist in incident response investigations, including occasional after-hours support for urgent security events
• Produce detailed incident reporting and documentation
• Collect and maintain audit evidence for compliance requirements
• Support endpoint and identity security monitoring activities
• Assist with security awareness initiatives and proactive internal communication
• Comfortable working with ticketing systems and documenting findings
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience/certifications)
• 0–2 years of IT or cybersecurity experience
• Fundamental understanding of cybersecurity concepts including phishing, endpoint alerts, identity risks, and suspicious user activity
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft security tools (Defender, Entra ID)
• Basic understanding of incident response processes
• Entry-level certifications (Security+, SC-900)