Cybersecurity Analyst

BELLWETHER COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION • Manchester, NH

16h

About The Position

Bellwether Community Credit Union is seeking a hands-on Cybersecurity Analyst to help protect its systems, employees, and members’ information. The role monitors and maintains security tools, investigates alerts and security events, supports incident response, manages vulnerability scanning and remediation, improves detection and automation, maintains security dashboards and metrics, and supports audit and regulatory readiness. The analyst partners with IT and business teams to strengthen security practices and address risks. The position is full-time and non-exempt, located in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in a dedicated cybersecurity role and 2–5 years of general IT experience.
• A recognized security certification, such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC/GSEC, or an equivalent credential, is required at hire.
• Working knowledge of security tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection/EDR, and vulnerability scanners.
• Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar tools, including automating manual or repetitive tasks.
• Strong Windows troubleshooting skills and a working understanding of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or MITRE ATT&CK.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through, especially when tracking risks and remediation.
• Ability to communicate clearly, maintain thorough documentation, work independently, and collaborate with others.
• Earn and maintain CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) or a higher-level certification within the first six months.

Nice To Haves

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• GIAC certifications such as GSEC, GCIH, or GCIA.
• Experience with regulatory or audit frameworks such as NIST, FFIEC, or PCI DSS.
• Experience working in financial services or another regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain security tools, investigate alerts, identify suspicious activity, and help ensure systems are protected.
• Investigate security events, document findings, identify root causes, and support incident response.
• Manage vulnerability scanning, prioritize risks, coordinate remediation with IT teams, and track issues through resolution.
• Fine-tune alerts, improve detection rules, and use scripting to automate repetitive tasks and reporting.
• Maintain security dashboards and metrics to assess security posture, identify trends, and focus attention on areas needing improvement.
• Test security controls, maintain documentation, gather audit evidence, and support regulatory examinations and compliance requirements.
• Partner with IT and business teams to strengthen security practices, address risks, and keep systems and processes running effectively.
• Exhibit and reflect the Credit Union’s core values: People First, Local Focus, Always Learning, Driven with Purpose, and Own Our Outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed