IT Security Analyst

RC Willey; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Merchandise discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Company medical clinic

Paid parental leave

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Career advancement

Job summary

RC Willey in Salt Lake City is seeking an IT Security Analyst to monitor, investigate, and respond to threats across enterprise, cloud, and Microsoft environments. You will leverage SIEM, EDR/XDR, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and incident response to safeguard our systems.

The role requires 3+ years in cybersecurity, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and with teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cybersecurity, security operations, or related field.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, and endpoint security.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, PCI DSS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents across endpoints, servers, network, cloud, and business apps.
• Perform security event monitoring, threat hunting, and log analysis using SIEM, EDR/XDR, and monitoring tools.
• Tune security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, endpoint protection, and email security.
• Analyze and correlate security events to identify indicators of compromise and anomalies.
• Assist with incident response activities including containment, eradication, and post-incident analysis.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation efforts and risk reduction.
• Support the security of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, cloud services, and hybrid infrastructures.
• Investigate phishing attempts and other cyber threats to determine impact and response actions.
• Develop and improve detections, alerts, and threat-hunting methodologies.

Skills

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Threat hunting

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Windows

PowerShell

Python

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

VPNs

Endpoint protection

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Cloud security

Job description

IT Security Analyst

RC Willey is looking for a cybersecurity professional to monitor, investigate, and respond to threats across enterprise, cloud, and Microsoft environments, with a focus on SIEM, EDR/XDR, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and incident response. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Compensation Range: $75-95k annual salary (dependent on experience)

This role is on-site at our Salt Lake City, UT Corporate Office. Remote work and relocation support are not offered

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents across endpoints, servers, network infrastructure, cloud platforms, and business applications.
• Perform security event monitoring, threat hunting, and log analysis utilizing SIEM, EDR/XDR, and other security monitoring tools.
• Administer, maintain, and tune security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, endpoint protection, email security, vulnerability management, and security monitoring platforms.
• Analyze and correlate security events to identify suspicious activity, indicators of compromise, operational anomalies, and emerging threats.
• Assist with incident response activities including identification, containment, eradication, recovery, evidence collection, and post‑incident analysis.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, support remediation efforts, validate corrective actions, and assist with risk reduction initiatives.
• Support the security of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, cloud services, and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Investigate phishing attempts, suspicious emails, social engineering activity, and other cyber threats to determine impact and required response actions.
• Develop, maintain, and improve security detections, alerts, correlation rules, dashboards, and threat‑hunting methodologies.
• Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and industry trends to enhance organizational security posture.
• Assist with security audits, compliance initiatives, penetration test remediation, policy reviews, and security documentation.
• Collaborate with System Administrators, Network Administrators, and Help Desk teams to ensure secure configuration and operation of enterprise systems.
• Assist with maintaining and testing Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity procedures.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, security operations, system administration, network administration, or a related technical field.
• Experience working with SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, endpoint security, firewall, or security monitoring solutions.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, or similar standards.
• Knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, routing, switching, wireless networking, and firewall technologies.
• Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and cloud security concepts.
• Experience investigating security alerts, log data, phishing incidents, malware activity, or other security‑related events.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Basic scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python, or similar) is a plus.

Helpful Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft SC‑900 (Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals)
• Microsoft SC‑200 (Security Operations Analyst Associate)
• GIAC GSEC or GCIH
• CompTIA CySA+

Preferred Experience

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR/XDR)
• Threat Hunting
• Vulnerability Management
• Microsoft 365 Security
• Entra ID / Identity Security
• Security Compliance and Auditing
• Penetration Test Remediation
• Security Awareness and Phishing Investigations

Ready to join the team?

Working with us is more than just a paycheck– it’s about being part of an organization that values connection and community. At RC Willey, we are not just about home furnishings; we are about designing a place where both customers and associates feel at home. Not only will you assist customers in creating "their home, their way," but you’ll also have the opportunity to enhance your own home with one of our most popular benefits: our merchandise discounts!

If you’re ready to grow in a supportive, fun environment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Generous discounts on merchandise
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company medical clinic
• Paid parental leave
• Annual profit‑sharing incentive
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for career advancement
• And more!

To help keep our associates and customers safe, we perform a criminal background check and a pre‑employment drug screen.