Data Security Analyst - 3rd Shift

Dewpoint; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewpoint is seeking an entry-level technician to support the Security Operations Center (SOC) during nights and weekends. You will respond to alerts, investigate incidents, and help safeguard client assets by analyzing security events and expanding threat awareness.

Training will be provided to build expertise in cybersecurity best practices. The role emphasizes real-time monitoring, report review, and collaboration with teammates to enforce policies and improve security posture across clients.

Qualifications

• Adaptability to changing shift patterns and incident demands.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong written and verbal communication for ticketing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to SOC alerts and communications.
• Review daily reports and enforce security policies.
• Enter time and activity in Paylocity.
• Read and respond to emails and phone calls.
• Prepare weekly goals and monthly reports.
• Participate in SOC meetings and awareness activities.

Skills

Adaptability

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Travel able

Team player

Time management

Verbal & Written Skills

Tools

Microsoft Windows / Windows Server

Unix

Networking basics

Job description

1. U.S. Citizenship or naturalized citizen work authorization status is required for this position due to required security accesses and clearances.
2. Must be located in Midwest (preferrably Michigan) for work hour requirements.
3. W2 only (Direct / 1-layer visa).
4. Please No C2C or 3rd Party Submissions.

Job Summary

Searching for a qualified entry level technician to help staff our Security Operations Center (SOC) at nights and on weekends. Once trained, the successful candidate will respond to and investigate any alerts, alarms, e-mails, and phone calls that the SOC receives in a timely manner. There is a strong focus on safeguarding Clients by monitoring and analyzing security events, identifying threats, and responding to incidents. This position will ensure the protection of assets, staying up to date with cybersecurity trends and best practices to enhance the security posture of the organization. This position will also conduct pretext calling and design phishing email campaigns to assess and improve security awareness, simulating real-world social engineering threats to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses.

Daily Duties

- Watch and respond to alerts, Client, and Co-worker communications.

- Review Daily reports.

- Enforce policy and controls.

- Real time entry into Paylocity.

- Read/Respond to Email and Phone calls.

Weekly Duties

- Time Entry Submission.

- Goal Tracking.

- Weekly Goals Analysis.

Monthly Duties

- Monthly Reports.

- SOC Meeting.

- Goal Tracking.

- Monthly Compliance Meeting.

Annual Duties:

- Infotex Parties.

- IT Security Conference Dinner.

- SOC F2F.

- Winter party.

- Infotex Jam (usually biennial).

- IT Governance Annual Duties.

- Awareness Summit.

- CPE for Certifications.

As-Need Duties:

- Update Confluence documentation.

- Second Set of Eyes document review.

- Ticketing Contact Review.

- Keepass Contact Organization.

- Social Engineering.

- Talk Team Researcher.

- Security Blog.

Required Experience:

- Microsoft Operations Systems.

- Unix a plus but must be able to learn Unix.

- General networking tools and concepts.

Preferred Experience

- Incident Response a plus.

- Vulnerability Management a plus.

- Help Desk a plus.

Skills:

- Adaptability

- Detail & Growth Oriented.

- Problem Solving.

- Ability to travel.

- Team player.

- Time Management.

- Verbal & Written Skills