Security Analyst I

CompassMSP; Pacific (MO); À distance; USD 60 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonuses

Progressive PTO

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Résumé du poste

CompassMSP is seeking a Security Analyst I for a remote role within the Pacific Time Zone. You will gain hands-on experience in a high‑growth managed security services environment, focusing on detection, incident response, and remediation using advanced security technologies.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of relevant experience, foundational networking knowledge, and familiarity with Microsoft 365 security concepts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in security or related field.
• Familiarity with networking concepts, routing, switching and security basics.
• Understanding cyber threats and common attacker techniques.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and defense-in-depth principles.
• Experience with security monitoring platforms and log review.

Responsabilités

• Oversee continuous incident response in collaboration with the IR team.
• Identify and interpret threat actors and malicious activity in client environments.
• Differentiate real intrusions from false alarms.
• Publish vulnerability reports using proprietary systems.
• Develop presentations for technical and executive audiences.
• Ensure 24/7 monitoring coverage during daily shifts.

Connaissances

Networking basics

Security monitoring tools

Threat landscape knowledge

Defense-in-depth

Log analysis

Microsoft 365 security

Windows/AD basics

Incident response

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Defender

Entra ID (Azure AD)

Description du poste

Security Analyst I

Remote · Remote - Pacific Time Zone

Department

Managed Security Services

Employment type

FTE (W2 Employee)

Job Summary

As a Security Analyst, you'll gain hands‑on experience through stimulating security projects and learn from industry experts in an advanced threat protection environment. You will apply and broaden your skill set to enforce immediate and effective detection of assessment, incident response, and remediation utilizing the most sophisticated security technologies available in the world.

Job Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience in a similar role or related field
• Foundational understanding of networking concepts, routing, switching, and common network security principles.
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity threat landscapes, credential attacks, and common threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Understanding cybersecurity frameworks and best practices and the principles of least privilege and defense‑in‑depth.
  • Familiarity with security monitoring tools and platforms
• Ability to investigate security alerts, review logs, identify indicators of compromise (IOCs), and escalation incidents appropriately based on documented procedures.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 security concepts, including Microsoft Defender, Entra ID (Azure AD), Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, and identity security.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems, Active Directory, user account management, and common endpoint security controls.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information from multiple monitoring sources to determine potential security risks and business impact.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to document findings, recommendations, and incident details accurately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical clients.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment that provides 24x7 security monitoring.
  • Willingness to participate in rotating schedules, staggered shift rotations, and incident response incident triage coverage.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Bachelor's Degree
  Customer Service and/or Client‑facing experience
• Motivated, flexible and passionate about cybersecurity
• Thrives in a challenging and fast‑paced environment
• Takes initiative to learn new techniques
• Unquestionably reliable and a team player

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee cutting‑edge, continuous incident response in collaboration with our elite IR (Incident Response) team.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret threat actors and malicious activity in client environments.
• Differentiate between potential intrusion attempts and pinpoint false alarms.
• Leverage our proprietary systems to develop and publish vulnerability reports.
• Develop and communicate comprehensive presentations for technical and executive audiences.
• Participate in daily shift handoffs to ensure continuity of monitoring and incident response activities across a 24/7 security operations environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Progressive PTO
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability coverages available