Analyst, IT Security

Carrington Mortgage • Orange, CA

8h • $90,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

Come join our amazing team and work remote from home!
What you’ll do:
Responsible for cybersecurity, data security, governance, and compliance across IT, cloud, applications, and enterprise data platforms. Has core security engineering responsibilities with advanced data protection, compliance, and Microsoft Purview capabilities. Protects organizational systems and information assets against unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction, while ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal, and contractual obligations. Perform all duties in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, all US state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the company operates. The target pay range for this position is $90,000.00 to $120,000.00.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of IT cybersecurity principles, network and application security, and data protection controls.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft security platforms including Microsoft Purview, Defender, and Azure security controls.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001/27002, CIS, FINRA, and SEC.
• Experience with SIEM, audit logging, forensic analysis, and security investigations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to assess business risk and apply appropriate security controls.
• Professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and ability to work under pressure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in information security, cybersecurity engineering, or data security.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CCSP, AZ‑500, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor enterprise security controls including network, cloud, application, and endpoint security.
• Design, implement, and maintain data protection controls including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), information protection, and encryption.
• Implement and manage Microsoft Purview solutions including Information Protection, DLP, Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery, Audit, Data Governance, and Data Security Posture Management.
• Conduct security monitoring, investigations, and incident response in coordination with SOC teams.
• Manage firewall, CASB, web filtering, EDR, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management technologies.
• Document and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and technical playbooks.
• Participate in system access reviews, compliance audits, and evidence collection for internal and external auditors.
• Provide security guidance for new projects, applications, AI solutions, and non‑standard IT requests.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, Risk, and business teams on insider risk, investigations, and regulatory matters.
• Remain current on emerging security threats, regulatory requirements, and security technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans for you and your family.
• Plus, a discretionary 401(k) match of 50% of the first 4% of pay contributed.
• Access to several fitness, restaurant, retail (and more!) discounts through our employee portal.
• Customized training programs to help you advance your career.
• Employee referral bonuses so you’ll get paid to help Carrington and Vylla grow.
• Educational Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level