Cybersecurity Operations

Corient; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Corient is seeking a Cybersecurity Associate to support day-to-day security operations across networks, systems, and applications. You will work with the cybersecurity team to ensure secure-by-design practices, defense-in-depth controls, and least-privilege access across the organization.

You will engage with tools from Azure Security, Defender, Rapid7, and Cisco Umbrella, while collaborating with IT and business stakeholders to uphold security policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent with relevant certifications.
• 3–6 years in security analyst roles; financial services experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Azure AD, SQL, Office365, Windows Server/Desktop.
• Familiar with NIST, CIS, ISO frameworks; experience with vulnerability tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimize security tooling across Azure, Defender, and Rapid7.
• Lead incident response activities and coordinate remediation.
• Develop scripts to automate security workflows.
• Manage vulnerability management and reduce attack surface.
• Leverage threat intelligence to identify emerging threats.

Skills

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Security Analysis

Written & Verbal Communication

Threat Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SIEM

DLP

SOAR

IAM

EndPoint Security

Nessus/Qualys/Rapid7

Azure Defender

Microsoft 365 Defender

Job description

Overview

At Corient, we help high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families to enjoy a full life, while enabling them to preserve their wealth for future generations, and provide for the people, causes and communities they care about. We focus on exceeding expectations, simplifying lives, and establishing legacies that last for generations. We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. If you want to work for a company that values your contributions and supports your growth, we would like to meet you.

About the Role

The Cybersecurity Associate is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of securing the firm’s various information systems. Reporting to the Head of Cybersecurity Operations, this role is tasked with providing technical expertise in all areas of network, system, and application security. This role works closely with the various teams in the Information Technology department to ensure that systems and networks are always designed, developed, deployed, and managed with an emphasis on strong, effective cybersecurity and risk management controls. The role will partner with other members of the cybersecurity operations team to drive ongoing efficiency and effectiveness of cybersecurity tooling, including but not limited to the following topics and affiliated technologies:

• Email security
• Endpoint security
• Vulnerability management (VM)
• Data loss prevention (DLP)
• Cloud security
• Network security
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Security Orchestration and Automated Response (SOAR)
• Data Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)

The role will also have extensive engagement with vendors supporting and enabling the Corient Cybersecurity program, such as Rapid 7, Microsoft, and Cisco Meraki. This position will work closely with the broader Technology team and key business stakeholders across all departments to support a comprehensive security program. This includes ensuring compliance with defined security policies, processes, and standards. As a member of the Security team, the Security Engineer will elevate the Security program by utilizing “secure-by-design”, “defense-in-depth”, and “least-privilege” practices in support of cybersecurity best practices, industry standards, frameworks, regulations, policies, and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of career growth, passion to deliver results, excellent problem-solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and the desire to be challenged and grow.

Responsibilities

• Security Tooling Operation: Operation and optimization of security tools, including but not limited to Azure Security (DLP, Compliance), Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Cloud, Email), Rapid 7 (Vulnerability Management, SIEM) and Cisco Umbrella solutions. Evaluate, analyze, and deploy security technologies to enhance the organization's overall security posture.
• Incident Response and Threat Mitigation: Lead and participate in incident response activities, investigating security incidents and implementing corrective actions. Collaboratewith teams to develop and implement proactive measures to mitigate potential security threats.
• Scripting and Automation: Develop and maintain scripts to automate security processes and tasks. Integrate security solutions into existing workflows for improved efficiency.
• Vulnerability Management and Attack Surface Reduction: operate vulnerability management program and coordinate vulnerability remediation efforts with respective technology teams.
• Emerging Threats: leverage public and proprietary threat intelligence feeds to identify new and emerging threats that we must prepare to defend against.

Preferred Qualifications

• A four-year college degree or equivalent industry training and certifications (e.g., CEH, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GSEC)
• Three to six years of experience in a security analyst or related position; preferably within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft’s enterprise technology platform, including Azure, Active Directory, SQL, Office365, and the Windows server and desktop operating systems.
• Familiarity with industry frameworks, such as NIST, CIS-18 and ISO.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing security tools (SIEM, DLP, SOAR, IAM, EndPoint, IDPS).
• In-depth experience administering vulnerability management solutions such as Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7, or similar.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to organize work in a logical, thorough, and succinct manner.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, etc.).
• Highly self-motivated, results-orientated, and self-directed to handle multiple ongoing tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing assignments and ability to effectively prioritize.
• Effective written and verbal English communication at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and innovate in a small team with a fast‑paced environment, balancing both strategic and tactical needs

Physical Requirements