Cyber Defense Analyst – Incident Response

WAC; Oklahoma City, Tulsa (OK, OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life benefits

Job summary

WAC is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to protect the organization’s information systems, networks, applications, and data from cyber threats. The role monitors security systems, investigates alerts, coordinates incident response, and strengthens IAM controls while partnering with IT to improve overall security posture.

The candidate will act as a technical resource for secure network architecture, threat intelligence, risk assessments, and leadership reporting, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a related field or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information to managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Knowledge of Cisco networking equipment, IP telephony, and routing protocols; certifications preferred include CCNA, CISSP, CISM, GIAC GCIH, GIAC GCIA, CEH.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests and analyze data to spot threats to computer systems.
• Develop security measures to safeguard systems.
• Recommend software and hardware to strengthen information storage and security.
• Stay up to date on threat actors, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats.
• Aid in developing and implementing best practices to reduce data theft risk.
• Install and maintain endpoint detection, protection, and security configuration management.
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents to contain, eradicate, and recover from events.
• Write reports outlining findings and after-action details.
• Validate backups for critical security systems.
• Provide advanced security support during investigations and incidents.
• Participate in on-call rotation for high-severity incidents.

Skills

Cisco networking

IP telephony

Routing protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM tools

Job description

WAC is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to protect the organization’s information systems, networks, applications, and data from cyber threats. The role monitors security systems, investigates alerts, coordinates incident response, and strengthens IAM controls while partnering with IT to improve overall security posture.

The candidate will act as a technical resource for secure network architecture, threat intelligence, risk assessments, and leadership reporting, with responsibilities spanning