Cybersecurity Analyst

Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union•Troy, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Safeguards MSGCU’s technology environment through daily security operations, including patching, vulnerability management, alert monitoring, and incident investigation to ensure a secure and compliant infrastructure.

Requirements

3 years of experience in cybersecurity or system administration required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Business Administration or related field preferred.
Experience in patching, vulnerability management, or SIEM-based security monitoring preferred.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or similar certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs regular reviews of system and application security controls to ensure settings, configurations, and protective technologies remain aligned with organizational standards.
Validates the health and effectiveness of endpoint security tools, anti-malware protections, encryption settings, and other required safeguards.
Reviews and assesses firewall rules and related configurations to ensure they reflect current security expectations and support policy compliance.
Provides recommendations for strengthening security controls and partners with subject matter experts to implement security related changes.
Monitors security alerts, system logs, and threat notifications to identify unusual activity or indicators of compromise with assistance of managed services.
Conducts initial and mid-level incident response activities, including containment steps, user communication, and documentation of actions taken.
Supports full investigations when necessary by gathering evidence, analyzing behavior patterns, and collaborating with subject matter experts to determine root cause and long-term corrective action.
Maintains records of incidents and response steps to support trend analysis and future prevention.
Installs and validates security patches across servers, virtualized environments, workstations, and applications to ensure updates are applied consistently and within established maintenance windows.
Reviews vulnerability reports and determines appropriate prioritization based on risk and system exposure.
Assigns remediation tasks to subject matter experts when required and monitors progress to ensure gaps are addressed in a timely manner.
Maintains documentation of patching cycles, remediation decisions, and outstanding risks to support future analysis and ongoing improvement.
Assists with internal and external security audits by preparing required documentation, reports, and supporting evidence.
Conducts assessments to identify security gaps and helps develop mitigation plans to address areas of non-compliance.
Responds to audit inquiries by providing accurate, timely information on existing controls, system protections, and implemented security measures.
Coordinates with subject matter experts to ensure audit commitments and remediation timelines are met.

Benefits

Generous health benefits
vacation time
retirement plan contributions
discounts on loans and phone service
Medical, dental and vision on your first day!
Health Savings Account (HSA)-eligible medical plan with no monthly premium for you (and your family)
3% contribution from MSGCU to 401(k) for those at least 21 years old
100% match for the next 7% contributed to 401(k) for those at least 21 years old
12 paid holidays
up to 120 hours of PTO your first year of service