Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Jonesboro, AR

Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc.•Jonesboro, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to lead the execution of our cybersecurity initiatives while remaining hands-on in day-to-day security operations. This role is responsible for driving cybersecurity governance, risk management, and continuous improvement across the organization, while actively working within security tools, responding to incidents, and supporting operational teams. This is a lead-level individual contributor role. The position does not have direct people management responsibility but serves as a key driver of cybersecurity execution and accountability. Why This Role? This position offers the opportunity to lead cybersecurity execution in a stable, growing organization while staying deeply technical and hands-on. It is well-suited for someone who values ownership, operational impact, and on-site collaboration over purely advisory or management-only roles.

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in cybersecurity or infrastructure security
Hands-on experience with endpoint protection, network security, identity controls, and security monitoring tools
Working knowledge of security frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
Experience operating within ITSM processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and incident response skills
High School Diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Security certifications (CISSP, Security+, CEH, CCSP)
ITIL Foundation or familiarity with ITSM frameworks
ERP experience, preferably Epicor Kinetic
Experience supporting hybrid or cloud environments

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring policies, standards, and controls are consistently applied
Translate security strategy and governance requirements into practical, operational outcomes
Drive continuous improvement across cybersecurity processes, tooling, and controls
Actively monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts, vulnerabilities, and incidents
Perform hands-on configuration, tuning, and maintenance of security tools (EDR, SIEM, identity, network, and cloud security)
Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk reviews, and remediation tracking
Execute day-to-day cybersecurity governance activities, including policy enforcement, documentation, and audit support
Support compliance efforts by collecting evidence, validating controls, and addressing identified gaps
Assist with third-party and vendor security reviews
Partner with IT infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to ensure secure configurations and change practices
Work closely with ITSM and Service Desk teams to ensure security incidents are properly logged, escalated, and resolved
Participate in change reviews to assess security impact and recommend appropriate controls
Support security awareness initiatives and incident trend analysis
Provide regular security metrics and updates to IT leadership