Security Operations Analyst – Tier 1 (Hybrid)

National Christian Foundation; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Christian Foundation is seeking a Security Analyst to support Tier 1 security operations. Hybrid role based in Alpharetta, GA, reporting to the Manager, Due Diligence Team. You will monitor systems, triage alerts, manage security tickets, and assist with governance, risk, and compliance initiatives.

The role requires 2+ years in IT/security and an Associate's or Bachelor's in Cybersecurity/IT, with relevant certifications preferred. A collaborative environment awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in IT, help desk, or security operations required; SOC is preferred.
• Certifications such as Security+, Network+, CySA+, SSCP, or Microsoft SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst) or equivalent are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor information systems for security incidents and vulnerabilities across endpoints and identities.
• Triages and escalates security events to senior engineering per runbooks.
• Support vulnerability management and ticketing with remediation follow-ups.
• Assist in third‑party risk management and vendor security questionnaires.
• Contribute to governance, risk, compliance, and security awareness activities.

Skills

Security Monitoring

Incident Response

Ticketing

SOC Awareness

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Cybersecurity/IT

Tools

SIEM

GRC Platform

Job description

National Christian Foundation is seeking a Security Analyst to support Tier 1 security operations. Hybrid role based in Alpharetta, GA, reporting to the Manager, Due Diligence Team. You will monitor systems, triage alerts, manage security tickets, and assist with governance, risk, and compliance initiatives.

The role requires 2+ years in IT/security and an Associate's or Bachelor's in Cybersecurity/IT, with relevant certifications preferred. A collaborative environment awaits the right candidate.