IT Security Analyst

84 Lumber Company•North Strabane Township, PA

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About The Position

The IT Security Analyst serves as a front-line defender against cyber threats. The role covers intrusion detection and prevention, continuous diagnostics and mitigation (CDM), security awareness training, malware defense, incident response and notification, and vulnerability testing and analysis. The analyst works with cross-functional teams to help ensure systems consistently meet availability and security requirements. This is a full-time position providing security support on a 24 x 7 schedule. The incumbent works in a busy, open-area office with frequent interruptions. Some travel is expected. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of information security standards and the importance of information security in ensuring ongoing mission-critical business functions.
Knowledge of information security principles, practices, theories, and concepts related to networks, workstations, servers, and applications.
Initiative and drive for continuous improvement.
Strong organizational, research, analytical, and/or problem-solving skills to evaluate situations, make recommendations, and take effective action.
Ability to explain complex technical concepts or scenarios to technical and non-technical audiences.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least one industry-recognized security certification, with CompTIA Security+ as the minimum.
3–5 years of information security administration, analysis, or engineering experience in a corporate environment.
Demonstrated experience supporting third-party security tools to manage and audit information systems.
Three or more years of exposure to Information Technology General Controls.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and proactively follow up on outstanding issues and tickets.
Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Self-motivation and close attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with retail store operations and technologies.
Direct experience with Cortex, Proofpoint, Tanium, ServiceNow, Entra ID, or Azure.

Responsibilities

Perform network security analysis and work with third-party SOC teams on incident response, event analysis, and threat intelligence.
Provide strategic analysis and near-real-time auditing, investigation, reporting, remediation, coordination, and tracking of security-related activities.
Analyze data and prepare reports documenting vulnerabilities from network-based attacks, and recommend actions to prevent, repair, or mitigate them.
Evaluate new tools and use existing tools to discover and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
Coordinate with System and Network Administrators to ensure vulnerabilities are tracked and mitigated in a timely manner.
Assist with user account creation, modification, and deletion, and handle user access control requests and reporting.
Review vulnerability scans and stay informed about new vulnerabilities and malicious software that could affect 84 Lumber.
Configure, monitor, and/or support security software and systems to help ensure compliance with regulatory, industry, and corporate policies and procedures.
Assist with identifying, responding to, investigating, and remediating potential breaches and data security issues.
Perform network, system, and server security assessments.
Monitor, analyze, and communicate security alerts and information.
Receive and accurately log support requests in a timely manner using 84 Lumber Incident Management tools.
Perform post-resolution follow-up to ensure reported security incidents have been successfully resolved.
Engage third-party support partners as required.
Pursue independent and structured continuous learning to maintain technical competency and business awareness and support customers as new technologies are implemented.
Maintain regular communication with peers and IT teams regarding ongoing issues, evolving processes, and updated standards.
Provide project management support for small-scale technology deployments.
Perform other duties as assigned.