Junior Infrastructure Security Analyst

Kfi Engineers Pc; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

HSA & HRA

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Holidays

Visa sponsorship not offered

Job summary

KFI Engineers is seeking an Infrastructure Security Analyst I to monitor security systems, respond to incidents, and support security controls for network and system assets. The role emphasizes learning, collaboration with IT and security teams, and maintaining compliant security practices.

The position reports to the Network Infrastructure Manager and requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience providing technical support to end users.
• Solid understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and common security principles.
• Working knowledge of security monitoring tools and incident response processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills to document findings and collaborate with team members.
• Must be willing and able to work occasional after-hours for incident response or maintenance windows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Knowledge of computer technology and specific areas of application, including MS Office.
• Travel: occasional travel as needed for projects and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs from various infrastructure components to detect potential threats or vulnerabilities.
• Assist in the investigation and response to security incidents, including documentation and escalation as necessary.
• Support the deployment and maintenance of security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist in remediation efforts to reduce security risks within the infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to implement and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Participate in regular security audits and compliance activities to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging security threats, technologies, and best practices.
• Under direction of leader, assist in translating security policies into basic technical controls by supporting system configurations, managing console settings, and using security tools
• Provide input on execution paths to effectively implement policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection

Security monitoring tools

Job description

KFI Engineers is seeking an Infrastructure Security Analyst I to monitor security systems, respond to incidents, and support security controls for network and system assets. The role emphasizes learning, collaboration with IT and security teams, and maintaining compliant security practices.

The position reports to the Network Infrastructure Manager and requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.