IT Security Analyst

rebuildmanufacturing; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Rebuild Manufacturing is hiring a defensive security specialist to protect a manufacturing environment from malware, threats, and vulnerabilities. You will work hands-on with Microsoft Defender, Purview, and Sentinel to detect, respond, and recover from incidents.

The role blends incident response, threat hunting, forensics, and reporting—develop detection rules, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate with IT to harden systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT/cybersecurity
• 3–5 years of experience configuring Microsoft Defender, Purview, and Sentinel
• Certifications such as Microsoft SC-100/200/300/400, CompTIA Security+/CySA+/SecurityX, or GIAC GSEC/GCIH are preferred
• US citizenship or lawful permanent resident status; ITAR eligibility
• Domestic travel up to 10% as needed

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, dashboards, and logs across Defender, Purview, and Sentinel
• Manage and optimize Defender security policies and configurations
• Use Purview for data loss prevention and eDiscovery
• Develop and maintain custom detection rules and alerts
• Respond to malware and endpoint incidents with forensics, containment, and recovery
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective measures
• Hunt threats using Defender XDR and strengthen defenses
• Produce reports on security posture and partner with IT to harden infrastructure

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Microsoft SC-100/200/300/400

CompTIA Security+/CySA+/SecurityX

GIAC GSEC/GCIH

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender XDR

Job description

Role overview

A defensive security role focused on protecting a manufacturing organization from sophisticated cyber threats, with primary emphasis on malware, virus, and software-vulnerability incidents. The position blends hands-on technical work with the Microsoft security suite, threat detection, and proactive incident response across an enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, dashboards, and logs across Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Vulnerability Management), Purview, and Sentinel to detect and respond to incidents
• Manage and optimize Microsoft Defender security policies and configurations across the enterprise
• Use Microsoft Purview capabilities such as Data Loss Prevention and eDiscovery to enforce compliance and protect sensitive data
• Develop and maintain custom detection rules and alerts addressing emerging threats
• Serve as a primary responder for malware and endpoint incidents, performing forensic analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery
• Conduct root cause analysis, document findings, and implement corrective and preventive measures
• Analyze threat intelligence, proactively hunt for threats using tools such as Defender XDR, and develop defenses against prevalent malware families
• Produce regular reports on security posture, incident metrics, and platform performance, and partner with IT to harden infrastructure

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as Microsoft SC-100/200/300/400, CompTIA Security+/CySA+/SecurityX, or GIAC GSEC/GCIH
• 3–5 years of demonstrated experience managing and configuring Microsoft Defender, Purview, and Sentinel
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide clarity in complex or ambiguous environments
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to guide technical teams
• Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise eligible under ITAR export-control regulations
• Domestic travel up to 10% as business needs require

Nice to have

• Experience supporting aerospace and defense organizations subject to CMMC in Microsoft 365 GCC High
• Proficiency with compliance tracking tools, GRC platforms, and project management tools

Benefits and work setup

• Posted base salary range of $83,000–$132,000 per year, with eligibility for annual incentive and long-term incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits