Senior Security Analyst

Locke & Mccloud; Georgia; Remote; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare-focused institution is seeking an experienced Senior Security Analyst for a remote role. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in IT, with 5+ years in cybersecurity, and a strong technical background in cybersecurity operations and compliance. Responsibilities include operating cybersecurity tools, monitoring threats, and collaborating with IT teams. Strong experience with AWS and Azure cloud environments is essential.

Benefits

Full Benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT with at least 5 years in a dedicated cybersecurity role.
• Hands-on experience with Secureworks, CrowdStrike, and Darktrace platforms.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT environments, network architecture, and system hardening practices.
• Advanced experience with security monitoring, endpoint protection, and forensic tools.
• Familiarity with incident detection, response workflows, and cyber threat intelligence platforms.
• Working knowledge of PKI, encryption methods, and secure communications protocols.
• Strong experience in both AWS and Azure cloud environments, including cloud-native security tools and best practices.
• Exposure to virtualization technologies and cloud security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage cybersecurity tools.
• Monitor systems and networks for threats; support incident response and investigations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure policy compliance and secure configurations.
• Maintain and update security documentation, procedures, and risk reports.
• Research emerging threats and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Advise on secure design and participate in key IT and security projects.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

Compliance

Incident management

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Documentation skills

Consultative security support

Tools

Secureworks

CrowdStrike

Darktrace

SIEM

Endpoint protection

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

Overview

Position: Senior Security Analyst

Location: USA (Remote)

Salary: $120,000 – $145,000 + Full Benefits

We are working with a healthcare-focused institution that is expanding its cybersecurity team and seeking an experienced Senior Security Analyst. This is a strategic and hands-on role reporting into the senior information security leadership. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical background in cybersecurity operations, compliance, and incident management, along with strong communication skills and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage cybersecurity tools (e.g., Secureworks, CrowdStrike, Darktrace, SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners).
• Monitor systems and networks for threats; support incident response and investigations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure policy compliance and secure configurations.
• Maintain and update security documentation, procedures, and risk reports.
• Research emerging threats and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Advise on secure design and participate in key IT and security projects.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT with at least 5 years in a dedicated cybersecurity role.
• Hands-on experience with Secureworks, CrowdStrike, and Darktrace platforms.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT environments, network architecture, and system hardening practices.
• Advanced experience with security monitoring, endpoint protection, and forensic tools.
• Familiarity with incident detection, response workflows, and cyber threat intelligence platforms.
• Working knowledge of PKI, encryption methods, and secure communications protocols.
• Strong experience in both AWS and Azure cloud environments, including cloud-native security tools and best practices.
• Exposure to virtualization technologies and cloud security best practices.
• Strong documentation skills and a collaborative, consultative approach to security support.
• Experience working within or aligning to NIST, ISO, or other security frameworks.

Interviews are scheduled to take place next week so if you’re interested in hearing more about this and other roles, then please get in touch asap to discuss further at 480-818-6995 or send your Resume to [e-mail]