IT Security Analyst

Ingram Barge Company•Nashville, TN

13h

About The Position

Ingram Marine Group is seeking an IT Security Analyst as part of our team in our Nashville, TN location. The IT Security Analyst supports the implementation and day-to-day operation of security technologies that protect the organization’s systems, networks, and data. This role works with the Cybersecurity Team and Information Systems partners to maintain a proactive security posture and to support the ongoing enhancement of security tools, processes, and controls. Individuals who excel in this role are detail-oriented, technically curious, and collaborative, with a structured, analytical approach to identifying and reducing risk.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field — or equivalent hands-on experience
0–2 years of experience in information security, IT systems, networking, or related technology roles
Basic understanding of foundational security concepts such as authentication, authorization, encryption, patching, and network segmentation
Familiarity with at least one category of security tooling (e.g., SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners) through coursework, labs, previous roles, or internships
Ability to read and understand logs, alerts, and vulnerability reports
Exposure to cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) or a willingness to learn
Strong desire to learn, improve, and grow into more advanced security engineering responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Some scripting or automation familiarity (PowerShell, Python, Bash) is a plus but not required
Security certifications such as Security+, Azure Fundamentals, or similar are helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Assisting in the implementation, configuration, and day-to-day operation of security tools such as SEG, SIEM, EDR, DLP, and CSPM under guidance of the Director
Monitoring security alerts and events, performing initial analysis, and escalating issues Intermediate Engineer and Director
Supporting compliance and audit activities by gathering evidence, updating control documentation, and following established processes
Engaging in ongoing learning to build deeper technical proficiency in security engineering tools, processes, and best practices
Supporting incident response activities by collecting evidence, documenting findings, and coordinating with the Director for deeper investigation
Contributing to vulnerability management efforts by running scans, tracking remediation progress, and validating fixes
Helping to maintain security runbooks, documentation, and standard operating procedures
Assisting in identity and access management tasks such as user access reviews, privilege audits, and account hygiene
Collaborating with Infrastructure and DevOps teams to apply secure configurations and support basic security improvements in cloud environments (primarily Azure)
Participating in the evaluation of new tools, proof-of-concept testing, and documenting results