Sr. Security Analyst- REMOTE

Apex Systems; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

ESPP

401K match

HSA

EAP

Discounts

Training program

Certification prep

Career coach

Welcome packet

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Sr. Security Analyst for a remote role in the United States. You will analyze, design, engineer, implement and support SaaS security solutions across environments, with emphasis on continuous improvement and secure-by-default guardrails.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in IT security, strong vulnerability management experience, and knowledge of NIST/MITRE/CIS frameworks. Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of IT experience with cybersecurity focus.
• Experience with vulnerability management programs.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, MITRE, CIS).
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with multiple platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux).

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, engineer, implement and support SaaS security solutions.
• Develop processes to address security gaps with automated guardrails.
• Collaborate with vendor support to troubleshoot integrations.
• Provide detailed documentation for knowledge transfer.

Skills

Security analytics

Vulnerability management

SaaS security

NIST framework

MITRE ATT&CK

Python

PowerShell

Bash

.NET

Cloud security

Education

Advanced degree in information systems, software engineering, computer science, systems engineering or cybersecurity

Tools

M365 Purview

Slack security configurations

Zoom security configurations

CASB

SaaS Configuration Management

Job description

Job Description: Our great client has an immediate REMOTE opening for a Senior Security Analyst.

Job#: 3056033

Sr. Security Analyst

In this role, the candidate can expect to

• Analyze, design, engineer, implement and support SaaS security solutions for existing environments.
• Design and develop processes to address security configuration gaps with an eye towards continuous improvement and automated secure by default guardrails
• Work closely with vendor support personnel to troubleshoot integration issues between our security solutions and other business SaaS applications
• Provide detailed documentation to ensure transfer of knowledge for the organic NM team.

What kind of person should you be?

• Integrity, initiative and inclusion are essential principles
• You appreciate the security for the data of our company & clients is at the root of all that we do.
• Commitment & ability to quickly learn unfamiliar/new products and technologies.
• Recognizes the importance of technology teams' productivity commitments and will seek the ability to balance this with the cyber security protections/solutions
• Experienced with development and scripting languages, Python, PowerShell Bash, and/or .NET preferred
• You are a Team player first and foremost but are able to work well independently.
• Self-directed individual contributor
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deal with ambiguity
• You believe actions speak louder than words.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience with vulnerability management programs. Technologies that scan for vulnerabilities, processes for governing vulnerability remediation and system engineering for remediating identified vulnerabilities/gaps/findings
• Advanced education in information systems, software engineering, computer science, systems engineering or cybersecurity. Education comes in various forms: Degrees, certifications, traditional 4 year college and technical institutes, life/work experiences
• 5- 8 years of experience in information technology with more than just a familiarity in cybersecurity
• Solid knowledge of Collaboration security solutions (email security filtering tools, M365 Purview, Slack and Zoom security configurations, CASB, etc) and SaaS Configuration Management pertinent to Security best practices.
• Experience in multiple platforms and environments - Windows, Mac, & Linux, workstation &server, physical, virtual, & cloud
• Working knowledge of Security Frameworks (NIST, MITRE, CIS Benchmarks, etc) with preference towards practical application at the operations and engineering level
• Understanding of a wide-range of cybersecurity capabilities including security engineering, identify & access management, incident response, logging & monitoring, penetration testing, and vulnerability management
• Solid written and verbal communications skill

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
• 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• on-demand training program
• certification prep
• library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure
• certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.