IT Security Analyst

Kforce Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce has a client in Tampa, FL seeking an IT Security Analyst to join their cybersecurity team. This role will monitor and respond to security events, manage security technologies, and help mitigate risk across a diverse enterprise environment.

Responsibilities include vulnerability scanning, incident response, security controls administration (EDR, firewalls, VPN, email security), and collaboration with IT teams to strengthen defenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with SIEM platforms or scalable log management solutions.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and reporting tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, investigate, and respond to security events.
• Correlate data from multiple sources to support investigations.
• Maintain security tools and agents.
• Perform vulnerability scans and assist remediation.
• Respond to newly identified software and hardware vulnerabilities.
• Identify cybersecurity risks and assist mitigations.
• Manage security controls (EDR, email, firewall, web filtering).
• Stay informed on threats and countermeasures.
• Evaluate technologies and assist with recommendations.
• Work independently and with teams on security initiatives.
• Participate in after-hours on-call support.
• Assist with special security projects.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

Networking basics

Threat intel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIEM platforms

EDR tools

Vulnerability scanners

VPN/DNS/DHCP basics

Active Directory

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking an IT Security Analyst to join their team in Tampa, FL. This position will support the organization's cybersecurity operations by monitoring and responding to security events, managing security technologies, identifying vulnerabilities, and helping mitigate risk across a diverse enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze, investigate, and respond to security events across a variety of systems and technologies
• Process and correlate technical information from multiple sources to support security investigations
• Provide operational and maintenance support for security tools and agents
• Perform vulnerability scanning and assist with remediation efforts
• Analyze and respond to newly identified software and hardware vulnerabilities
• Identify areas of cybersecurity risk and assist with mitigation efforts
• Monitor and administer security controls, including endpoint protection, vulnerability management, email security, firewalls, and web filtering
• Stay current on cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and industry countermeasures
• Evaluate security technologies, vendor products, and services and assist with recommendations and implementation
• Work independently and collaboratively to prioritize and complete security-related initiatives
• Participate in periodic after-hours/on-call support for security operations
• Assist with special projects and additional security initiatives as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office applications

Experience Or Working Knowledge Of

• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Linux
• Windows 10/11
• Cisco LAN/WAN technologies
• VPN, DNS, and DHCP
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
• Vulnerability management tools
• Automated systems management
• Password management technologies
• Email security technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Current SANS or other relevant cybersecurity certifications are preferred
• 4+ years of technical support or related IT experience supporting security technologies in a diverse technology environment
• Experience with SIEM platforms or scalable log management solutions, including configuration and tuning
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and reporting tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7

Experience Monitoring or Administering Technical Security Controls, Including

• Firewalls
• Web filters
• Antivirus/endpoint security solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate complex technical information
• Professional, collaborative approach with an openness to new technologies, ideas, and solutions

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.