Information Security Analyst

Medpace

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Employee health and wellness initiatives

Discounts on local sports games and fitness gyms

Structured career paths for professional growth

Job summary

Medpace, a leading Clinical Research Organization in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a full-time Information Security Analyst. This critical role involves defending the company's digital infrastructure by implementing cybersecurity measures and handling security incidents.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in Information Security, as well as knowledge of security tools like SIEM and cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.

Competitive benefits including PTO and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in IT or Information Security.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities

Monitor and triage security alerts and incidents.
Deploy and configure security tools.
Conduct vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation.

Skills

Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices

Analytical problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with SIEM tools

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

Basic scripting or automation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Microsoft Active Directory

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Medpace is one of the leading Clinical Research Organizations companies in Healthcare. We are hiring a full-time talented Information Security Analyst who is technical, dedicated to learning new things, security-minded, strong initiative, and able to manage projects autonomously. The Information Security team defends the company’s digital infrastructure by designing, implementing, and improving the company’s cybersecurity architecture. This is a critical role responsible for protecting infrastructure, cloud, edge devices, and data against unauthorized use, modification, exfiltration, or damage. If you’re excited to be part of a fast-growing winning team, then Medpace is a great place to grow your career.

Responsibilities

Monitor and triage security alerts and incidents using tools such as SIEM and EDR; investigate events by reviewing logs, contain and remediate incidents, and document findings through ticket closure.
Deploy and configure security tools (e.g., SIEM, endpoint protection, identity solutions) in collaboration with senior team members and vendors, contributing to the protection of Medpace’s digital assets.
Maintain and improve SIEM detections, including updating and tuning alerts, assisting with platform upgrades, and learning to build and refine detections with query language.
Support cross-functional security projects by assisting Information Security Engineers with a wide range of initiatives (e.g., governance, architecture, research, compliance support), gaining exposure to diverse security domains while contributing meaningful work.
Conduct vulnerability scans (internal and external), analyze results, and coordinate remediation with system owners based on risk and priority.
Audit user access and permissions by reviewing access reports, validating approvals with system owners, and documenting findings to support least‑privilege governance (without performing provisioning changes).
Respond to security-related inquiries and requests, including following up on security tickets and user/vendor reports (e.g., phishing submissions or suspicious activity) and providing guidance to employees on cybersecurity matters.
Perform periodic security audits to verify that policies and procedures are being followed, and assist with audit evidence collection and follow-ups.
Participate in an on‑call rotation on a limited basis (typically 2–3 weeks per year) to support urgent security incidents or escalations outside normal business hours.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in IT or Information Security, with relevant internships or co‑op experience counting toward this requirement.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices (e.g., least privilege, secure configurations) and how they are applied across an enterprise environment.
Hands‑on experience with security technologies, some variety of SIEM, endpoint detection & response, identity/privileged access management, cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS), and Microsoft Active Directory.
Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly document incidents, procedures, and findings, and to explain technical issues to non‑technical stakeholders.
Analytical problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
Basic scripting or automation experience (e.g., PowerShell or Python), or a strong willingness to learn scripting to improve and automate security tooling.
Curiosity and a learning mindset, with the ability to quickly pick up new technologies and stay current on evolving threats and security practices.

Nice to have

Interest or exposure to broader security domains, such as AI, network segmentation, DevSecOps, Azure governance, red‑teaming/pentesting, VMS, web security, or compliance audit support —expertise not required, but a willingness to learn and contribute is highly valued.
Knowledge of Windows and/or Azure enterprise environments (Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra) from a security perspective.

Benefits