Overview
IT Security Analyst – $33.65 – $38.46 per hour Jobs in United States at 7Seventy Recruiting
Title: IT Security Analyst – $33.65 – $38.46 per hour
Company: 7Seventy Recruiting
Location: United States
Overview
This opportunity is for an IT Security Analyst in a fully remote, full-time role supporting security and compliance operations across cloud-based environments. The position focuses on monitoring and responding to security tickets, investigating and remediating malware and virus-related issues, supporting day-to-day security operations, and helping maintain a strong overall security posture.
What You'll Do
- Monitor, support, and troubleshoot security tools and systems, including SIEM, endpoint protection, and network security solutions such as firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
- Assist in identifying and addressing security and compliance gaps.
- Support periodic audits of information systems to determine appropriate access levels.
- Develop and audit safeguards and protective measures to help ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company data.
- Identify and notify management of risks, vulnerabilities, security exposures, misuse of information assets, and noncompliance issues.
- Document security processes, procedures, and incident response activities, and help ensure adherence to established SLAs.
- Assist with identity lifecycle management using existing automation tools while working with business partners to identify specific needs and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with IT team members to identify and manage security controls for new and upcoming projects that support business initiatives.
- Monitor and tune SIEM alerts and dashboards to improve threat detection and response.
- Assist in reviewing cloud environments for security risks and support remediation efforts aligned with best practices.
- Work with Managed Detection and Response (MDR) providers to support threat monitoring, investigation, and response activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 1-3 years of experience in IT security and network monitoring.
- Experience with security tools such as firewalls, SIEM platforms, including Microsoft Sentinel and Sumo Logic, and network security solutions such as Cisco, Palo Alto, and Check Point.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for security systems and hardware.
- Knowledge of IT security and compliance best practices.
- Knowledge of and experience with developing and documenting security audits and business process improvements.
- Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
- Demonstrated confidence in saying, "I don't know, but I will find out," along with a strong desire to learn.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with non-technical stakeholders to support decision-making related to IT security.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, analyze available information, and evaluate results to determine the best solutions.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment while managing multiple tasks.
The salary range for this role is $70,000 – $80,000 per year
What You'll Receive
- A fully remote work environment with added flexibility and a schedule designed to support virtual work.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Legal benefits.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Employee recognition opportunities through a points-based rewards program.
- Financial incentives tied to company success, employee referrals, and performance-based bonuses.
