Cybersecurity Analyst - Remote

IDEAL Industries, Inc.•Sycamore, IL

2h•$95,845 - $129,155•Remote

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for protecting IDEAL Industries’ systems, data, and users from cybersecurity threats. This role supports monitoring threats, responding to incidents, and improving security controls across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Experience in cybersecurity or IT security roles
Knowledge of incident response and email security
Strong analytical and communication skills
2-4 years work experience
Experience with Microsoft security tools (Defender Console/Intune)
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST/CSF 2.0)
Relevant certifications such as Security+ or CISSP
Familiarity with vulnerability scanners/NDR (IE – Rapid7/DarkTrace)

Responsibilities

Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents including phishing and malware
Monitoring and triage security alerts using tools like Microsoft Security Console, Darktrace, and Rapid7
Investigate and analyze suspicious emails and threats
Conduct phishing simulations and support awareness training
Participate in Security Operations processes and meetings
Support vulnerability management by reviewing prioritized findings and helping deploy remediation solutions
Assist in executing the organization’s cybersecurity program
Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders on security issues
Participate in incident response activities, including documentation and escalation of security events via FreshService.
Help maintain and audit digital assets, firewall configurations, and Active Directory for security gaps.
Contribute to the development and refinement of security SOPs and policy documentation.
Perform onboarding/offboarding cyber audit checks and assist with identity and access management tasks.
Stay current on cybersecurity trends and assist in reporting metrics and insights to the SecOps team
Actively engage in responsibilities and initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Comply with and contribute to the continuous improvement of company policies, processes and procedures.
Contributes to a collaborative, team-oriented workplace, which may include other duties as assigned.