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Information Security Analyst


PayCompetitive
LocationMaryland
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

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      Job Description:
      • Security Operations & Tooling
        • Monitor, tune, and triage alerts across the SIEM platform, escalating confirmed incidents per established runbooks
        • Manage the vulnerability management lifecycle- including scanning, prioritization, remediation tracking, and executive reporting
        • Support endpoint security, email security, and network monitoring tools; identify gaps and recommend configuration improvements
        • Conduct periodic threat hunting activities and contribute to the development of detection rules and playbooks
        • Participate in incident response activities including containment, eradication, and post-incident reviews


        Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
        • Support ongoing SOC 2 Type II compliance efforts, including evidence collection, control testing, and coordination with external auditors
        • Assist with NIST CSF assessments - mapping current controls to framework functions and identifying gaps for remediation
        • Maintain and update security policies, standards, and procedures in collaboration with senior team members
        • Conduct periodic security risk assessments and contribute findings to the organization risk register
        • Track remediation efforts for identified risks and control deficiencies through to closure


        Collaboration & Communication
        • Partner with IT, Engineering, and business stakeholders to embed security best practices into day-to-day operations
        • Assist in security awareness initiatives and provide guidance to staff on security topics
        • Prepare clear, concise reporting on security metrics, vulnerability status, and compliance posture for management


        Qualifications
        Required
        • 3-5 years of experience in an information security role with exposure to both technical operations and compliance functions
        • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or equivalent)
        • Working knowledge of vulnerability management tools such as Tenable Nessus/IO or Qualys
        • Demonstrated understanding of SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria and NIST Cybersecurity Framework
        • Familiarity with common attack techniques and defensive countermeasures (MITRE ATT&CK familiarity a plus)
        • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
        • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical findings for non-technical audiences


        Preferred
        • Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISM, or equivalent
        • Experience supporting a SOC 2 audit from end to end
        • Scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell) for security tooling and reporting
        • Exposure to cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) environments
        • Experience working with GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow GRC, Drata, Vanta)
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