Cyber Security Analyst: Compliance & Incident Response

Default Brand; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

M Financial is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to monitor, track, and support remediation of cybersecurity and compliance issues across M Financial and Member Firms. The CSA ensures systems align with security standards, regulatory requirements, and MFISP.

The role includes leading audits, coordinating with MSPs, and developing security processes. On-site in Dallas, TX with some remote work flexibility; 1–3 years of information security experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (a Cybersecurity degree can offset one year of experience).
• 1–3 years in information security and security compliance.
• Working knowledge of NIST CSF, SEC, SOC 2, and FINRA standards.
• Security certification and/or professional IT experience are strongly preferred (e.g., Security+, Network+).
• Strong analytical/critical-thinking skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders quickly.
• Comfortable presenting to groups of varying size and technical fluency.

Responsibilities

• Lead response to audits from regulators, independent auditors, and third-party risk assessments (partners, carriers, brokers, cyber-insurance providers)
• Ensure security controls demonstrate fulfillment of regulatory and contractual obligations
• Analyze management and technical controls to verify secure configurations, documented processes, and standards
• Monitor Member Firm security posture; document gaps, track progress, and follow up to ensure MFISP and regulatory compliance
• Partner with Member Firms' Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to strengthen their security posture
• Coordinate and facilitate Member Firm security incident reporting
• Contribute to and update information security policy, standards, and controls
• Support development of security processes, procedures, and SLAs
• Help create standard operating procedures and protocols
• Work with Core Technology and Cybersecurity teams to track remediation and vulnerability mitigation
• Support security and privacy awareness training for internal and Member Firm employees
• Provide security advice across the organization (controls, assessments, remediation)
• Track metrics and recommend process improvements for compliance deadlines and progress
• Act as the primary intake and triage resource for cybersecurity-related tickets in the Salesforce queue, ensuring timely assessment, prioritization, escalation, and coordination of incident and service requests in accordance with established procedures and service level expectations.
• Stay current on security products, trends, and emerging threats
• Research new security technologies to safeguard company and Member Firm data
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Security+

Network+

NIST CSF knowledge

Job description

M Financial is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to monitor, track, and support remediation of cybersecurity and compliance issues across M Financial and Member Firms. The CSA ensures systems align with security standards, regulatory requirements, and MFISP.

The role includes leading audits, coordinating with MSPs, and developing security processes. On-site in Dallas, TX with some remote work flexibility; 1–3 years of information security experience required.