Security Operations Analyst

St. Croix Hospice; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Mendota Heights, MN is seeking an IT Security Operations Analyst to manage threat monitoring, incident response, and security analytics across a large organization. The role involves performing penetration testing, malware analysis, and ensuring secure configurations.

Candidates should have a 4-year degree or equivalent, 1-2 years IT experience, and familiarity with Azure Sentinel, Cisco Meraki, and Azure AD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Systems, Engineering or 2-3 years of related work experience required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of IT experience required.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, CCNA are highly desirable but not required.
• Experience investigating security events, threats and/or vulnerabilities required.
• Ability to pass DHS background study.

Responsibilities

• Detect, investigate, and resolve security events.
• Respond to alerts from SIEM or security tools and escalate incidents as needed.
• Protect information systems assets and prevent unauthorized access or destruction.
• Assist with basic network troubleshooting to support secure operations.
• Analyze firewall rules and configurations for misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.
• Monitor and secure cloud-based network environments for compliance.
• Audit network configurations and firewall rules for vulnerabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Network analysis

Security events investigation

Firewall analysis

Cloud security monitoring

Education

4-year degree in Cyber Security / IT

Tools

Azure Sentinel

Cisco Meraki

Azure AD

SIEM

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Mendota Heights, MN 55120, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Job Category: Information Technology, Work Where You Matter!

Security Operations Analyst

Position Overview

The IT Security Analyst is responsible for the management, detection, and analysis that enables incident response and security operations. This role involves developing and maintaining threat monitoring capabilities used by the security team. Additionally, the role includes performing penetration testing activities to identify vulnerabilities within the organization's systems and networks. The position requires experience analyzing malware and other related cyber threats while implementing and maintaining security and analysis solutions for a large organization, with knowledge of large-scale threat analysis of event data from commercial and open-source infrastructure technology platforms. Additionally, the role involves leveraging foundational networking knowledge to assist in threat hunting and network traffic analysis, fostering a hybrid skill set bridging security and networking. Candidates with an interest in both cybersecurity and networking will find this position an excellent opportunity to enhance their skills and gain practical experience across both domains.

Essential Functions and Skills

• The Analyst must be competent to work at a technical level, be capable of identifying threats and vectors that cause security events and be able to follow defined procedures for mitigating said threats.
• Participates in detecting, investigating, and resolving security events.
• Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.
• Responds to alerts coming through SIEM or various security tools. Monitors, analyzes, and investigates security alerts and escalates incidents if necessary.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement, making recommendations for the development of Information Technology processes and procedures.
• Assist with basic network troubleshooting and configuration to support secure network operations and improve incident investigation.
• Supports firewall rule analysis and reviews to identify potential misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.
• Work with team to monitor and secure cloud-based network environments, ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Conduct audits of network configurations and firewall rules to identify potential vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Systems, Engineering or 2-3 years of related work experience required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an IT environment required.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, CCNA are highly desirable but not required.
• Experience investigating security events, threats and/or vulnerabilities required.
• Ability to pass DHS background study.

Preferred

• As an IT Security Operations Analyst, you should be able to analyze log output from Azure Sentinel, Cisco Meraki and Azure AD.
• Demonstrated incident handling ability required.
• Foundational knowledge of subnetting, VLANS, and network protocols to support threat detection and response efforts.
• Hands-on experience with basic network configuration, including routers, switches and firewall rules, is a plus.
• A thorough understanding of TCP/IP required.
• Understand IDS / IPS rules to identify and/or prevent malicious activity.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Occasionally up to 30 pounds.

The starting salary range for this role is $65,000-70,000 annual base salary. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: geographic location, relevant education, applicable certifications, depth of experience, and special skillsets. The total compensation package for this position may also include the opportunity to participate in employee benefits including our medical/dental/vision/pet insurance, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement plans, subject to applicable plan terms, and/or eligibility for other compensation.