Cyber Defense Analyst: Security Operations & IR

FlightSafety International; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International is seeking a junior Security Analyst to monitor security events, assist with investigations, and provide operational support across the enterprise. The role emphasizes building foundational cybersecurity expertise through cross-training and hands-on experience.

As a member of the Detection & Incident Response specialization, you will contribute to event handling, documentation, and collaboration with IT, Engineering, Product, and business teams while advancing your

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or cybersecurity/IT related certifications.
• Two to four years of cybersecurity or IT operations experience.
• Direct experience in Detection & Incident Response is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts using SIEM and telemetry.
• Assess event severity and priority using risk-based judgment.
• Coordinate investigations with MDR providers and technical teams.
• Document evidence, timelines, findings, and escalation decisions.
• Support containment, eradication, and recovery activities.

Skills

Threat analysis

Incident response

Log analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity

Industry certifications

Military/IT training

Tools

SIEM platforms

Endpoint security tools

Case management

Job description

FlightSafety International is seeking a junior Security Analyst to monitor security events, assist with investigations, and provide operational support across the enterprise. The role emphasizes building foundational cybersecurity expertise through cross-training and hands-on experience.

As a member of the Detection & Incident Response specialization, you will contribute to event handling, documentation, and collaboration with IT, Engineering, Product, and business teams while advancing your