Security Analyst

SageSure; Jersey City (NJ); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SageSure, a leading company in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is hiring a Security Analyst. This role involves monitoring security incidents, performing compliance audits, and enhancing detection capabilities while offering the flexibility to work remotely. Candidates should have a degree in IT and relevant experience, with strong communication skills and a self-motivated mindset.

Benefits

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness allowance

Volunteer time off

401K match

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in a Cyber or Information Security role or 3-5 years in related roles.
• 5+ years of overall IT, IS, or Network security experience.
• Strong command of technical English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security incidents and events.
• Conduct vulnerability enumeration and compliance audits.
• Install, configure, and maintain security products.

Skills

Incident Response

Vulnerability Assessment

Network Security

Communication

Task Prioritization

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Firewalls

SIEMs

VPNs

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Job description

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Overview:
If you're looking for the stability of a profitable, growing company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, we're hiring. SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking a Security Analyst to join our expanding Security Team.

As a Security Analyst, you will investigate, analyze, and respond to security events, support compliance activities, and contribute to the overall security posture of our organization. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. while tackling meaningful challenges in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

What you'd be doing:

• Monitor and respond to security incidents and events.
• Perform vulnerability enumeration, incident response, and compliance audits.
• Enhance detection capabilities and analyze network security alerts.
• Conduct root cause analyses and log file reviews.
• Install, configure, and maintain security products, including firewalls, SIEMs, VPNs, and endpoint detection and response (EDR).
• Administer patch and update management processes.
• Maintain and enforce systems configuration baselines and access control policies.
• Architect and maintain IAM solutions, including SSO, MFA, and RBAC.
• Provision and deprovision accounts and administer directory services.
• Conduct audits and manual reconciliations to ensure proper access permissions.
• Conduct regular audits of systems, processes, and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to improve quality and mitigate risk.
• Assist the helpdesk with system updates, connectivity issues, and user support requests.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

We're looking for someone who has:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related technical disciplines, or equivalent job experience.
• 1-3 years in a Cyber or Information Security-specific role, or 3-5 years in related roles with Security responsibilities.
• 5+ years of overall IT, IS, or Network security/support/admin experience.
• Strong command of technical English, with excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting for clear and precise communication.
• A self-motivated, goal-oriented mindset with effective task prioritization.

Highly preferred candidates also have:

• CCSP / SSCP / CISSP (ISC2)
• Security+ (CompTIA)
• N|DE / D|SE / C|SE (EC-Council)
• Vendor-specific security admin, operations, or engineering qualifications.

About SageSure:

Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for four years (2020-2023), SageSure is a leading managing general underwriter (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed markets in the US. Since 2009, SageSure has grown significantly, providing underwriting profits through hurricanes, wildfires, and hail. Operating in 16 states, offering over 50 products, managing over $1.9 billion in premiums, and protecting 640,000 policyholders.

With more than 1000 employees across nine offices and remote roles, SageSure offers comprehensive benefits including health, tuition reimbursement, wellness allowance, volunteer time off, a 401K match, and more.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, actively seeking candidates from various backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Join our innovative, responsive culture dedicated to solving problems and achieving excellence. Visit sagesure.com/careers to find your fit!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Insurance