Cyber Security Analyst

World Business Lenders

3d•Remote

About The Position

World Business Lenders (WBL) is a privately held portfolio lender specializing in real estate-secured business loans for underserved businesses. WBL operates with a fully remote, multinational workforce and an experienced executive leadership team. Typically, the work schedule is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, though additional hours may be required based on business needs. The Cybersecurity Engineer helps protect WBL systems, devices, and information. This entry-level role monitors security activity, investigates alerts, and supports improvements to security controls under the direction of the Cybersecurity Team Lead and Infrastructure & Security Manager.

Requirements

Strong spoken and written English, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly and write accurate documentation.
Foundational knowledge of networking, Windows or Linux, authentication, common threats, and security controls.
Practical exposure to security tools through coursework, labs, personal projects, internships, or employment; prior professional experience is not required.
Ability to review logs, follow investigation procedures, prioritize tasks, and recognize when to escalate.
Relevant education, technical training, or equivalent demonstrated skills; careful handling of confidential information.
Available during U.S. Eastern business hours.
Reliable internet connection, a dedicated workspace, and the ability to work independently and communicate consistently with a distributed team.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID, or comparable security platforms.
Basic PowerShell or Python skills and familiarity with vulnerability scanning or SIEM tools.
Security certifications or related training; experience supporting financial services environments.

Responsibilities

Monitor security alerts and logs; investigate suspicious activity, document findings, and promptly escalate potential incidents.
Support incident response using established procedures, including evidence collection and approved containment actions.
Run vulnerability scans, track remediation with system owners, and verify that assigned findings are resolved.
Assist with endpoint protection, email security, identity and access controls, and secure system configuration.
Support access reviews, multifactor authentication, and least-privilege controls; identify and report exceptions.
Maintain security procedures, incident records, and audit evidence; help deliver employee security awareness activities.
Work with cloud, development, and Help Desk teams to implement approved security changes and resolve issues.