Infrastructure Security Analyst I — Mentorship & Growth

KFI Engineers; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Paid Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

KFI Engineers in Louisville, KY is seeking an Infrastructure Security Analyst I to safeguard its IT infrastructure by monitoring security systems, analyzing threats, and assisting in incident response. The role supports deployment of security controls and collaboration with IT teams to protect networks and critical systems.

Responsibilities include monitoring alerts, assisting investigations, deploying tools, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with policies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, cybersecurity or related field.
• Minimum of two years providing technical support to end users.
• Solid understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security principles.
• Working knowledge of security monitoring tools and incident response processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication to document findings and collaborate with team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs to detect threats.
• Assist in investigation and response to security incidents with documentation and escalation.
• Support deployment and maintenance of security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist remediation efforts to reduce risks.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to implement and enforce security policies.
• Participate in security audits and compliance activities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats, technologies, and best practices.
• Translate security policies into basic technical controls and assist in configurations.
• Provide input on execution paths to implement policies.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection

Job description

KFI Engineers in Louisville, KY is seeking an Infrastructure Security Analyst I to safeguard its IT infrastructure by monitoring security systems, analyzing threats, and assisting in incident response. The role supports deployment of security controls and collaboration with IT teams to protect networks and critical systems.

Responsibilities include monitoring alerts, assisting investigations, deploying tools, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with policies and