IT Security Analyst

Cache Valley Electric Co.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Job summary

Cache Valley Electric Co. seeks an IT Security Analyst to monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to security threats across the organization's systems and networks. The role protects company data, maintains regulatory compliance, and supports the overall security posture of the business.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity/CS and 2–5 years of IT security experience. Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and endpoint protection is essential, along with strong analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in IT security, information security, or a related IT role.
• Knowledge of network security concepts, operating systems, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
• Experience with security monitoring and incident response tools.
• Understanding of vulnerability management and risk assessment practices.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events, endpoint protection, and other cybersecurity tools.
• Investigate suspected security incidents and support incident response activities.
• Identify vulnerabilities in systems, applications, and networks, and recommend remediation actions.
• Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and risk analyses.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining security controls, policies, and procedures.
• Review firewall, intrusion detection/prevention, antivirus, and access control systems.
• Support user access reviews and identity/access management processes.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure system configurations and patch management.
• Help maintain compliance with security standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST, CMMC, and others as applicable.
• Prepare security reports, documentation, and recommendations for management.
• Provide security awareness guidance and training support for employees.
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity best practices.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

VPNs

Endpoint protection

Job description

Job Purpose:

The IT Security Analyst will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security threats

across the organization’s systems and networks. This role plays a critical part in protecting company data,

maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the overall security posture of the business.

Duties:

• Monitor security alerts and events, endpoint protection, and other cybersecurity tools.
• Investigate suspected security incidents and support incident response activities.
• Identify vulnerabilities in systems, applications, and networks, and recommend remediation actions.
• Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and risk analyses.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining security controls, policies, and procedures.
• Review firewall, intrusion detection/prevention, antivirus, and access control systems.
• Support user access reviews and identity/access management processes.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure system configurations and patch management.
• Help maintain compliance with security standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST, CMMC, and
• others as applicable.
• Prepare security reports, documentation, and recommendations for management.
• Provide security awareness guidance and training support for employees.
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity best practices.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.

• [2–5] years of experience in IT security, information security, or a related IT role.
• Knowledge of network security concepts, operating systems, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
• Experience with security monitoring and incident response tools.
• Understanding of vulnerability management and risk assessment practices.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Industry-leading, low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits designed to provide exceptional value for employees and their families
• Discretionary Yearly bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Up to 15% yearly profit sharingPaid time off and company holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Cache Valley Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Aff…