Security Operations Analyst - Information Technology - Erie

BNI Talent Acquisition Team•Erie, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Based in Erie, PA, as a Security Operations Analyst, you will play a critical role in protecting our organization, our data, and—most importantly—our mission of making dreams come true. You will serve as a frontline defender against cybersecurity threats, responding to incidents, leading advanced investigations, strengthening resilience through disaster recovery and business continuity planning, and partnering across teams to maintain a strong and compliant security posture.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following: Security operations or incident response, Network operations or IT audit, Enterprise risk management, Penetration testing or red team activities
Hands-on experience with: SIEM, XDR, or security monitoring platforms
Hands-on experience with: Network and security technologies such as firewalls and IDS/IPS
Hands-on experience with: Vulnerability assessment and risk identification tools
Experience contributing to business continuity planning, disaster recovery efforts, risk assessments, or compliance reviews.
Familiarity with information security frameworks such as ISO 27000, COBIT, or NIST 800-series.
A valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

A passion for cybersecurity and protecting mission-critical systems in a purpose-driven environment.
Strong analytical and investigative skills to identify, assess, and respond to complex security incidents.
The ability to lead deeper-level investigations into abnormal behaviors or system deviations, determine exploit paths, and implement corrective measures to prevent reoccurrence.
Experience producing clear documentation, runbooks, incident reports, and executive-ready presentations.
Confidence developing and delivering training materials and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and work effectively across teams.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging threats and industry trends.
Preferred—but not required—certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or EC‑Council certifications.

Responsibilities

Monitoring and triaging security alerts from SIEM and XDR platforms.
Conducting multi-source investigations to identify internal and external threats.
Performing containment and eradication actions during active incidents, including isolating affected assets, removing malicious components, and restoring secure configurations.
Leading advanced investigations into suspicious activity and system anomalies.
Documenting incidents, root cause analyses, and remediation plans for IT teams and leadership.
Supporting the development and maintenance of disaster recovery and business continuity documentation and procedures.
Identifying vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and policy gaps across systems and environments.
Collaborating with infrastructure, application, and detection teams to enhance security controls and prevention mechanisms.
Supporting compliance reporting, SOC metrics, and SLA tracking.
Researching emerging threats, attack techniques, and evolving security technologies.
Developing and delivering security awareness or technical training sessions.