Cybersecurity Analyst

Nexsen Pruet • Birmingham, AL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Maynard Nexsen is seeking to hire a Cybersecurity Analyst to meet growing regulatory and client expectations and ensure comprehensive risk management. This role will provide critical support across governance, operational monitoring, internal compliance, and client-facing due diligence requirements.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst or similar role
• Experience in information security or related field
• Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques
• Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field is preferred
• 1-2 years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst

Nice To Haves

• Law firm experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in policy and procedure development and updates.
• Track compliance with cybersecurity frameworks and internal controls.
• Monitor and analyze firewall logs and alerts for anomalies or threats.
• Act as a secondary operator for CrowdStrike, handling real-time threat detection and response.
• Run and report on vulnerability assessments, working with teams to drive remediation.
• Support the CISO in preparation for SOC 2 audits by collecting evidence, mapping controls, and coordinating with auditors.
• Conduct internal audits to assess effectiveness of security controls.
• Prepare responses to security questionnaires from clients and business partners.
• Work with attorneys and intake to ensure timely, accurate, and aligned communication of the company's security posture.

What This Job Offers

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