IT Security Analyst

Responsibilities
* Monitor security alerts, logs, and events across cloud and infrastructure environments to identify potential threats
* Investigate and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and supporting remediation efforts
* Conduct vulnerability assessments on systems, networks, and applications; track findings and support remediation efforts
* Assist with patching and mitigation of identified vulnerabilities in coordination with infrastructure and application teams
* Analyze security data (logs, network traffic, alerts) to identify suspicious activity and potential risks
* Maintain documentation of incidents, investigations, and security processes
* Support enforcement of security policies, standards, and best practices across the organization
* Stay current on emerging threats and vulnerabilities, recommending improvements to security controls

Qualifications
* 3+ years of experience in IT security, cybersecurity, or related field
* Experience with incident response, investigation, or security operations workflows
* Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning and assessment tools
* Exposure to cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
* Experience with log analysis and security monitoring tools (SIEM preferred)
* Strong understanding of network security, system security, and basic infrastructure concepts