Security Analyst (6239)

itD Tech; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

itD is seeking a Security Analyst to support enterprise data protection initiatives by analyzing large-scale security datasets, identifying data risks, and driving continuous improvements in security posture.

Location: RTP, NC – Remote or Hybrid (Eastern Time Zone preferred). Duration: 3 months. Direct W2 candidates only; sponsorship not offered. Benefits include medical, 401(k), and paid holidays; opportunities to work with Fortune 500 clients and grow within a dynamic practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on security and data analysis experience.
• Experience performing SIEM investigations using Splunk.
• Hands-on experience with dashboard development, detection tuning, telemetry analysis, and security risk reporting.
• Practical experience with at least one major cloud platform, preferably AWS.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis, automation, and workflows.
• Experience applying NIST CSF and NIST AI RMF, including audit logging and security metrics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to identify security risks, anomalies, and trends.
• Conduct SIEM investigations and develop dashboards for monitoring and reporting.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts, data pipelines, API integrations, and workflow automation.
• Monitor cloud security telemetry across AWS and other cloud environments.
• Apply NIST CSF and NIST AI RMF for governance, logging, metrics, and risk reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional security teams to strengthen data protection policies.
• Produce security metrics and risk indicators to support decision-making.

Skills

SIEM investigations

Dashboard development

Python

SQL

AWS Cloud

NIST CSF

NIST AI RMF

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Splunk

SQL tooling

Job description

itD is seeking a Security Analyst to support enterprise data protection initiatives by analyzing large-scale security datasets, identifying data risks and anomalies, and driving continuous improvements in the organization's security posture. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in security operations, data analytics, and cloud security, with a proven track record of developing scalable automation and delivering actionable risk insights.

Location: RTP, NC – Remote or Hybrid (Eastern Time Zone preferred)
Duration: 3 months

We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and more. Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze large, complex datasets across cloud and enterprise environments to identify security risks, anomalies, and trends.
• Conduct SIEM investigations using Splunk or similar platforms, perform detection tuning, and develop dashboards for security monitoring and reporting.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts, data pipelines, API integrations, and workflow automation using Python, SQL, or similar technologies.
• Monitor and analyze cloud security telemetry, including IAM activity, cloud logging, and endpoint telemetry across AWS and other cloud environments.
• Apply security frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) to support governance, audit logging, security metrics, and risk reporting.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional security teams to support investigations, strengthen data protection policies, and enhance overall security operations.
• Produce meaningful security metrics and risk indicators that support informed decision‑making and continuous improvement.

Internal Responsibilities:

• Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
• Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
• Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material).
• Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.
• Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual).
• Work with leadership on career fast‑track opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in security and data analysis focused on identifying risks or anomalies within large datasets.
• Experience performing SIEM investigations, preferably using Splunk.
• Hands‑on experience with dashboard development, detection tuning, telemetry analysis, and security risk reporting.
• Practical experience with at least one major cloud platform, preferably AWS, including IAM, cloud logging, and endpoint telemetry.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL (or similar languages) for data analysis, automation, pipeline development, log normalization, API integrations, and workflow automation.
• Practical experience applying NIST CSF and NIST AI RMF, including audit logging, security metrics, and risk indicators.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• CISSP, CCSP, Data Forensics Investigation, or relevant AI security certifications.
• Experience independently developing and enhancing automation scripts and data pipelines.
• Experience with additional cloud platforms such as GCP.
• Experience supporting data protection, data investigations, or enterprise security initiatives.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience required.

Company Description
About itD: We are part of a new generation of consulting and software development company that blends diversity, innovation, and integrity with real business results. Our structure rejects any strong hierarchy, empowering us to deliver excellent results. We are a woman- and minority‑led firm. Every day, we challenge ourselves to be considerate, fair and to re‑think what great outcomes mean for our customers. This permeates down to how we approach every interaction, on every project, for every client. You’ll thrive here if you are a dynamic self‑starter, a difference‑maker or someone who wants to deliver great results, without constraints.

The itD Digital Experience: Joining us means you’ll be part of our global community, you have a say about your own career journey, and you’ll get a chance to give back to causes that matter. You will experience working with Fortune 500 companies and high‑performance teams across numerous industries. itD offers our employees excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, 401K + matching, networking & career learning and development programs. We are growing and we want to see you grow! Visit https://itdtech.com/careers to learn more about what working at itD can mean for you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. itD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Additional Info
Dynamic environment in a culture of respect, empowerment and recognition for a job well done,