Cyber Analyst

United States Bakery External • Vancouver, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Franz Family Bakery, a well-established company founded in 1906, is seeking a Cyber Analyst to join their team. This role is crucial for monitoring security events, investigating suspicious activities, and coordinating incident response to protect the organization's digital assets. The Cyber Analyst will be responsible for maintaining cybersecurity tools, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring the security of various IT systems including cloud, network, endpoint, and applications. Additionally, the role involves developing security awareness programs, supporting compliance requirements, and collaborating with different IT teams to implement and maintain security best practices across the organization. This is an opportunity to contribute to a company with a strong history and a commitment to employee well-being and growth.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and frameworks.
• Knowledge of network security, endpoint security, identity management, and cloud security.
• Experience with incident response and threat analysis.
• Understanding of ransomware, phishing, malware, and emerging cyber threats.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to explain technical security concepts to non-technical audiences.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize multiple security initiatives simultaneously.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to remain effective and productive with limited instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot under stressful conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, infrastructure administration, or related IT disciplines.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, and cloud security platforms.
• Experience with vulnerability management and endpoint protection solutions.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or enterprise business environments preferred.
• Security+ Certification
• CySA+ Certification
• CISSP Certification
• GIAC Certifications
• Microsoft Security Certifications
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certification

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events across cloud, network, endpoint, and application environment.
• Investigate suspicious activity and security alerts.
• Coordinate incident response activities and remediation efforts.
• Maintain cybersecurity monitoring tools and dashboards.
• Escalate significant security events to IT leadership and executive management.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities.
• Monitor external threats and identify potential impacts to the organization.
• Track and report security risks and mitigation plans.
• Evaluate security implications of new technologies, applications, and projects.
• Assist with cybersecurity risk assessments across business and IT functions.
• Review user access permissions and privileged accounts.
• Support Identity and Access Management (IAM) controls and governance.
• Participate in periodic access reviews and security audits.
• Recommend improvements to authentication, authorization, and account management processes.
• Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness programs.
• Conduct phishing simulations and employee security training.
• Promote security best practices throughout the organization.
• Assist in creating cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support regulatory, insurance, and audit requirements.
• Assist with cybersecurity documentation and evidence collection.
• Participate in policy development and enforcement.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning initiatives.
• Partner with Infrastructure Services to secure networks, servers, cloud services, and endpoints.
• Collaborate with Business Systems teams to ensure ERP, EDI, integrations, and applications follow security best practices.
• Review security configurations and recommend improvements.
• Assist in securing Microsoft 365, Azure, and related cloud technologies.
• Evaluate vendor security controls and risks.
• Participate in third-party risk assessments.
• Support contract reviews involving cybersecurity requirements.
• Produce monthly cybersecurity scorecards and risk reports.
• Track security incidents, vulnerabilities, remediation efforts, and compliance status.
• Present cybersecurity findings and recommendations to IT leadership.
• Uphold and integrate Company’s Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages: $100,000.00 - $105,000.00 annual salary
• Comprehensive Healthcare: 100% employer paid healthcare premiums for employee and all eligible dependents
• Generous Holiday and Vacation
• 401K and Profit Sharing funds
• 50% Discount Franz Products
• Growth and Development Opportunities

What This Job Offers

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