Cybersecurity Operations Analyst - Frontline Defender

quala; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

quala in Florida or Texas seeks a dedicated L1/L2 Cybersecurity Operations Analyst to provide day-to-day security support, monitor and manage critical security tools, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to protect digital assets. You will act as a frontline defender handling routine security operations and incident triage.

The role covers endpoint protection, DLP, cloud security, IAM operations, and security reporting, requiring 5–7 years in information security with hands-on operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5-7 years of total information security experience including 4+ years in security operations.
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day cybersecurity support and monitor security tools.
• Triage security incidents and coordinate with MSSP/SIEM for escalations.
• Support network, perimeter, endpoint security, and data loss prevention.
• Assist with cloud security (Google Workspace, Google Cloud, AWS) and O365 security.
• Maintain documentation and report security posture to IT/business teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Delinea

Proofpoint

Threat Locker

Netskope

SentinelOne

Cisco Meraki

Fortinet

Active Directory

GPO

Fortinet firewall

Okta

Google Cloud Identity

Microsoft Entra ID

Mobile Device Management

Job description

quala in Florida or Texas seeks a dedicated L1/L2 Cybersecurity Operations Analyst to provide day-to-day security support, monitor and manage critical security tools, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to protect digital assets. You will act as a frontline defender handling routine security operations and incident triage.

The role covers endpoint protection, DLP, cloud security, IAM operations, and security reporting, requiring 5–7 years in information security with hands-on operations.