Cyber Security Analyst

World-Business-Lenders,-LL; Islamabad; Remote; PKR 16,611,000 - 24,917,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Fully remote work environment

Job summary

World Business Lenders (WBL) is seeking an entry‑level Cybersecurity Engineer to join a fully remote, multinational team. You will monitor security alerts, assist with incident response, and support security controls under guidance from the Cybersecurity Team Lead and Infrastructure & Security Manager.

Ideal candidates have a foundation in networking and system security, basic scripting (PowerShell or Python), and a desire to learn across cloud, endpoint protection, identity, and access

Qualifications

• Strong spoken and written English; able to explain technical issues clearly.
• Foundational networking and OS knowledge (Windows/Linux); authentication and threats.
• Exposure to security tools via coursework, labs or internships; no prior experience required.
• Ability to review logs, follow procedures, prioritize tasks, and escalate.
• Relevant education or technical training; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs; investigate activity, document findings, and escalate incidents.
• Support incident response with evidence collection and containment actions.
• Run vulnerability scans; coordinate remediation with system owners.
• Assist with endpoint protection, email security, IAM, and secure config.
• Support access reviews, MFA, and least-privilege; report exceptions.
• Maintain security procedures, incident records, and audit evidence; aid security awareness.
• Collaborate with cloud, development, and Help Desk to apply security changes.

Skills

English fluency

Networking basics

Linux/Windows

Log analysis

Investigations

Documentation

Data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Entra ID

PowerShell

Python

SIEM tools

Job description

Overview

World Business Lenders (WBL) is a privately held portfolio lender specializing in real estate-secured business loans for underserved businesses. WBL operates with a fully remote, multinational workforce and an experienced executive leadership team.

• Typically, the work schedule is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, though additional hours may be required based on business needs.

About the Role

• The Cybersecurity Engineer helps protect WBL systems, devices, and information. This entry-level role monitors security activity, investigates alerts, and supports improvements to security controls under the direction of the Cybersecurity Team Lead and Infrastructure & Security Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs; investigate suspicious activity, document findings, and promptly escalation potential incidents.

• Support incident response using established procedures, including evidence collection and approved containment actions.

• Run vulnerability scans, track remediation with system owners, and verify that assigned findings are resolved.

• Assist with endpoint protection, email security, identity and access controls, and secure system configuration.

• Support access reviews, multifactor authentication, and least-privilege controls; identify and report exceptions.

• Maintain security procedures, incident records, and audit evidence; help deliver employee security awareness activities.

• Work with cloud, development, and Help Desk teams to implement approved security changes and resolve issues.

Required Qualifications

• Strong spoken and written English, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly and write accurate documentation.

• Foundational knowledge of networking, Windows or Linux, authentication, common threats, and security controls.

• Practical exposure to security tools through coursework, labs, personal projects, internships, or employment; prior professional experience is not required.

• Ability to review logs, follow investigation procedures, prioritize tasks, and recognize when to elevate.

• Relevant education, technical training, or equivalent demonstrated skills; careful handling of confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID, or comparable security platforms.

• Basic PowerShell or Python skills and familiarity with vulnerability scanning or SIEM tools.

• Security certifications or related training; experience supporting financial services environments.

Remote Work Requirements

Available during U.S. Eastern business hours. Reliable internet connection, a dedicated workspace, and the ability to work independently and communicate consistently with a distributed team.

Key Performance Measures

Timely alert review and escalation; accurate investigation records; completion of assigned remediation and access reviews; quality of documentation and teamwork.

What We Offer

Compensation in USD.

• Benefits include paid time off (PTO).

Work Environment: Fully remote work environment.