IT Security Analyst II

Socket.dev; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

ESOP

401(k) match

Parental leave

Long-term disability

Job summary

FIT Technologies in Cleveland, OH seeks an IT Security Analyst II to monitor, analyze, and mitigate security incidents across client environments. You will lead vulnerability management, incident response, and security practice enhancements, with a focus on automation and AI-driven improvements for scalable security operations.

Responsibilities include developing security reports, guiding internal teams, and staying abreast of threats and best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience leading vulnerability management and incident response.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of CIS, NIST, ISO security frameworks.
• Proven ability to drive automation and AI initiatives in security.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts to identify threats.
• Lead incident response activities and remediation.
• Develop and present security reports for stakeholders.
• Oversee vulnerability remediation to maintain security posture.
• Collaborate with leadership to align security with goals.
• Champion automation and AI to improve detection and response.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Automation

AI in security

Communication

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Tools

Azure AD

Intune/Endpoint Manager

SIEM

Firewalls

MDR

IDS/IPS

Job description

Summary

The IT Security Analyst II roleis responsible foradvanced monitoring, analysis, andmitigation of security alerts and incidents within FIT Technologies and its client environments. This positionleads vulnerability management efforts,leadsincident response activities, andenhancements to securitypractices.A key responsibility includes leading automation and AI-driven enhancements to security service delivery, ensuring efficiency and scalability across all security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Security monitoring
• Lead the monitoringand analysisofsecurity alerts/incidents toidentifycomplexthreats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide security consultation and guidance to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Oversee remediationofdetected vulnerabilities tomaintainsecuritystandard.
• Develop,present, and interpretsecurity reportsforinternal and clientstakeholders.
• Collaborate with FIT leadership to align security initiatives with organizational goals.
• Research andrecommendations
• Stay updated on the latest security trends and industry bestpractices.
• Research, evaluate, and recommendsecurity enhancements and technologies.
• Lead the review and improvement of security procedures and processes.
• Champion automation and AI initiatives to streamline security workflows, improve detection capabilities, and reduce response times.
• IT Incident Response
• Lead incident assessmentsand response efforts across teams.
• Analyze logs across the network, workstations, servers, and cloud services toidentifyroot cause(s).
• Develop and executeadvancedmonitoring procedures toidentifyand remediate securityincidents.
• Manage and communicatethroughout thelifecycle ofa reportedoridentifiedsecurityincidents.

Required Qualifications

• Display a professional, confident, reliable, trustworthy, positivedemeanor.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts to technicaland non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong continuouslearning mindsetfor evolving security threats and technologies.
• Organizational and time management skills with strong orientation to detail and ability tofollow throughon tasks
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently with minimalsupervision.
• Process oriented (plan, analyze, design, implement & support)
• Excellent organizational, communication (written & verbal) and interpersonalskills.
• Basic understanding of varying versions of Microsoft Windows, Active Directory,Microsoft 365, and Azure environments.
• Understandingsecurity principlesand frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO,etc.)
• Provenabilitytoidentifyandmitigate networkvulnerabilities.
• Ability tointerface withall levels of the organization (technical and non-technical)
• Experience withAzure ADand Intune/Endpoint Manager
• Understanding offirewalls, SIEM, AV, MDR, and IDS/IPS concepts.
• Relevant security certifications (i.e.Azure,MicrosoftSecurity,CySA+)stronglypreferred.
• Experience implementing automation and AI solutions in security operations, including orchestration tools, machinelearning-based threat detection, and automated incident response workflows.
• Preferred 1-3 years of experienceworking as an IT Security Analyst or in a similar role.

Working Conditions + Physical Requirements

This position primarily operates in a professional office environment. Regular, in-person attendance at FIT Technologies Headquarters during standard business hours is required to perform the essential function of this role. The position requires prolonged periods of sitting, working at a computer, and participating in in-person meetings. Specific scheduling expectations will be determined by leadership based on business needs. Occasional evening and weekend work to support meetings, events, or deadlines, occasional work weeks of more than 40 hours.

Headquartered in Cleveland, FIT Technologies is an employee-owned company (ESOP) with more than 140 staff supporting clients through Ohio and in metropolitan areas across 15 + states.

FIT Technologies offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Paid time off and 9 paid holidays
• Paid military leave
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Dependent Care FSA

To promote a healthy work environment and provide exemplary customer service, FIT Technologies is a non-smoking workplace and does not hire tobacco or vape users.

FIT Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate - and take active steps to prevent discrimination - in employment, recruitment, compensation, promotion, termination, or any other employment practice on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, gender, age, religion, creed, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.