Cybersecurity Analyst

Strategic HR Client Job Openings•Cincinnati, OH

2h•Onsite

About The Position

KPI Solutions is looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to join their Cincinnati team onsite. In this role, you will take an active role in monitoring, investigating, and responding to security threats while helping strengthen overall security operations. As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will help protect systems by actively monitoring, investigating, and responding to security events while contributing to long-term improvements in security operations.

Requirements

Experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or a related field
Hands-on experience with security tools (SIEM, endpoint protection, or similar)
Strong incident investigation and problem-solving skills
Ability to respond to and manage security issues independently.
Understanding of security controls, access management, and risk mitigation
Familiarity with audit or compliance environments (SOC 2 or similar is a plus)
Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with audit or compliance environments (SOC 2 or similar is a plus)

Responsibilities

Monitor and respond to security alerts across systems and endpoints.
Investigate incidents including phishing, account compromise, and suspicious activity.
Support threat analysis, containment, and resolution efforts.
Work with tools such as SIEM, endpoint security, and email security platforms.
Contribute to audit readiness efforts, including SOC 2 support and documentation.
Manage and review access controls and user activity.
Support endpoint security, patching, and device compliance tracking.
Help maintain email, network, and identity security protection.
Identify gaps in security coverage and recommend improvements.
Support security awareness efforts and ongoing risk reduction.
Maintain clear documentation, reporting, and incident tracking.