About the job
Work Arrangement
This is a fully remote position.
Job Overview
As a Cybersecurity Analyst I, you will embark on your career in cybersecurity, taking on essential responsibilities such as security monitoring, alert triage, evidence collection, and daily operational security tasks within regulated environments.
This role requires you to work during standard business hours while collaborating with a managed detection and response (MDR) service for after-hours coverage, ensuring continuous monitoring and prompt response to security incidents. You will play a vital role in supporting ongoing security operations and compliance initiatives, contributing to our audit readiness aligned with CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171 standards.
The ideal candidate for this position is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to gain foundational experience in security operations and monitoring within a structured cybersecurity program.
Essential Functions
• Security Monitoring & Alert Triage
Monitor security alerts and events across SIEM, endpoint, identity, and cloud platforms, performing initial triage and analysis to assess validity and severity. Escalate confirmed or high-risk events as necessary while staying informed of threat activity across the environment.
• Incident Response Support
Assist in investigating and responding to security incidents by collecting relevant logs, system data, and artifacts. Document findings during incident management and coordinate with MDR/SOC providers during active security events.
• Compliance & Evidence Collection
Maintain security evidence in alignment with CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171 requirements, ensuring documentation is accurate and up to date for audit preparedness.
• Security Operations Support
Conduct routine security checks, monitoring tasks, and operational procedures. Contribute to enhancing monitoring coverage and alert quality.
• Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate records of alerts, incidents, and operational activities. Assist in the development of runbooks, standard operating procedures, and provide clear updates to team members and leadership as required.