IT Security Analyst (Tier 1)

Digital Hands•Tampa, FL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Digital Hands is an innovative Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) with a mission to protect customer data and make technology available, productive and secure with the strongest talent in the cyber industry. Members of the Digital Hands Team work with leading technologies and protect a dynamic set of enterprise-class customers including best-known brands in the hospitality, financial, manufacturing and communications industries. Digital Hands employees enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, training opportunities, personal skills development, and opportunities for professional advancement across the organization. Digital Hands is comprised of innovators leading from the front, fueled by a desire to achieve, test new boundaries, and a determination to do whatever it takes to get there first every time. Ideal candidates believe in the mission and vision of the company and have a genuine love for what they do. At Digital Hands, we take ownership, obsess over our promises, anticipate our customers' needs. and get ahead of every threat so that our customers can focus on their business with the peace of mind that only comes from knowing their cyberworld is secure. This is a full-time onsite role located in Tampa, FL. The shift for this position is Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 1:00AM to 12:00PM. About the Role At Digital Hands, we deliver cybersecurity and IT operations services that help customers maintain secure, resilient, and high-performing environments. We're seeking a Tier 1 IT Security Analyst to join our Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC) as the first line of response for customer support, monitoring, and security incident triage. In this role, you'll monitor customer environments, investigate alerts, respond to security events, and support incident management activities across a wide range of systems and technologies. You'll work closely with security and operations teams to ensure timely issue resolution while helping deliver an exceptional customer experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career cybersecurity professional seeking hands-on experience in a fast-paced managed security services environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
1-3 years of experience in an IT, network operations, help desk, or cybersecurity role
Experience supporting Microsoft Windows desktop and server environments preferred
Experience with endpoint protection and antivirus technologies preferred
Understanding of fundamental cybersecurity concepts, threats, and attack vectors
Knowledge of networking principles and protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, SNMP, HTTP, and FTP
Familiarity with firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and related network infrastructure
Exposure to SIEM platforms, endpoint security tools, IDS/IPS technologies, or security monitoring platforms
Working knowledge of LAN/WAN networking and remote access technologies
Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and procedures
Strong problem-solving and investigative mindset
Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or GIAC certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor customer environments and respond to network, infrastructure, and security alerts generated by monitoring and management platforms.
Investigate and triage security events from firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM platforms, endpoint security tools, and other security technologies.
Create, update, and remediate incident tickets through the service management platform, escalating issues when appropriate.
Execute searches and analytical queries across SIEM and endpoint security platforms to identify suspicious or malicious activity.
Leverage threat intelligence and open-source resources to analyze alerts, validate threats, and implement containment actions such as firewall blocks.
Perform scheduled reviews of network infrastructure and security appliances to ensure availability and optimal performance.
Communicate with customers via phone and email regarding incidents, requests, and operational updates.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and the overall customer experience.