Cyber Defense Analyst I: Risk & Compliance Partner

Allegacy Federal Credit Union; Frontis (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegacy Federal Credit Union is seeking an entry-level Cybersecurity Analyst I to support risk management, policy administration, and security awareness initiatives. This role helps translate cybersecurity requirements into practical actions for business teams and supports audit-ready documentation.

As an early-career professional, you will assist with risk assessments, maintain security policies, and help leaders understand risk in business terms, contributing to a compliant and secure

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of cybersecurity, IT, audit, compliance or risk related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, information systems, business, risk management, or equivalent
• Preferred: ISC2 CC, Security+, ITIL Foundation

Responsibilities

• Assist with cybersecurity risk assessments and documentation
• Support security awareness and training activities
• Maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures
• Track remediation actions and follow-up items
• Assist with third-party/vendor risk assessments
• Support audit preparation and evidence collection
• Review security-related requests and intake submissions
• Support cybersecurity metrics and reporting
• Document security incidents, outcomes, and lessons learned
• Maintain inventories of risks, controls, exceptions, and related artifacts

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Documentation

Critical thinking

Time management

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

Allegacy Federal Credit Union is seeking an entry-level Cybersecurity Analyst I to support risk management, policy administration, and security awareness initiatives. This role helps translate cybersecurity requirements into practical actions for business teams and supports audit-ready documentation.

As an early-career professional, you will assist with risk assessments, maintain security policies, and help leaders understand risk in business terms, contributing to a compliant and secure