Cybersecurity Analyst: Threat Detection & Response

Jobtailor; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Bothell, WA seeks a security professional to analyze client environments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement safeguards to meet best practices and regulatory requirements.

The role leads remediation efforts, configures vulnerability management and incident response, and conducts security assessments, audits, and penetration tests to improve resilience. Some local travel is required and a valid driver’s license is necessary.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in information security or related field, or 2–4 years of practical security experience.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Willingness to travel locally to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client environments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in system architecture, configurations, and user access controls.
• Implement technical safeguards, encryption protocols, and secure configurations to ensure compliance with security best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain secure computer networks and systems to protect against unauthorized access, malware, and other cyber threats.
• Manage anti-malware solutions, conduct scans, and lead remediation efforts for identified threats.
• Configure, monitor, and improve vulnerability management and incident response processes across multiple environments.
• Perform regular security assessments, audits, and penetration testing to evaluate system resilience.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents, providing root cause analysis and recommendations to improve system defenses.
• Work in collaboration with internal teams and client representatives to align systems security with business and technical goals.
• Provide expert input on IT security strategies and project planning, especially in client onboarding and environment transitions.
• Participate in SecOps on call rotation.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Incident response

Security engineering

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in Information Security

Tools

SIEM tools

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

Jobtailor in Bothell, WA seeks a security professional to analyze client environments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement safeguards to meet best practices and regulatory requirements.

The role leads remediation efforts, configures vulnerability management and incident response, and conducts security assessments, audits, and penetration tests to improve resilience. Some local travel is required and a valid driver’s license is necessary.