Security Operations & Threat Detection Analyst

Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) is seeking an Information Security Analyst to protect our systems and support daily security operations in Washington, DC. You will investigate alerts, manage threats, and educate staff on security best practices.

Responsibilities include monitoring security tools, conducting vulnerability assessments, and helping with incident response. The role offers hands-on work across threat detection and employee security education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field, or 3 years IT support experience.
• Foundational knowledge of information security principles.
• Knowledge of malware analysis tools and standard processes.
• Experience supporting Windows 10 and Windows Server 2012/2016.
• Strong problem-solving and the ability to explain topics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to security alerts and phishing reports.
• Maintain and troubleshoot security tools including SIEM and anti-malware.
• Support vulnerability scans, assessments, and remediation.
• Identify security gaps and help implement improvements.
• Assist with incident response and security awareness training.

Skills

Info security basics

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

3 years IT support experience

Tools

Malware analysis tools

Windows 10 support

Windows Server 2012/2016

Job description

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) is seeking an Information Security Analyst to protect our systems and support daily security operations in Washington, DC. You will investigate alerts, manage threats, and educate staff on security best practices.

Responsibilities include monitoring security tools, conducting vulnerability assessments, and helping with incident response. The role offers hands-on work across threat detection and employee security education.