Associate Information Security Analyst

Summary

The Associate Information Security Analyst will support the organization’s information security operations by monitoring security events, assisting with incident response, and performing daily security tasks. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates eager to build a career in cybersecurity, with opportunities for training, mentorship, and advancement.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and other security tools.
• Assist in identifying, investigating, and responding to potential security incidents.
• Support vulnerability management activities by collecting scan results and tracking remediation efforts.
• Document incidents, events, and investigations in ticketing and reporting systems.
• Assist in maintaining security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Participate in phishing simulations and awareness activities by tracking results and reporting outcomes.
• Support access control reviews and user account management tasks.
• Perform basic log analysis to identify unusual or suspicious activity.
• Escalate security events to senior analysts when necessary.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of IT and security assets.
• Participate in security assessments, audits, and compliance activities.
• Contribute to team knowledge base by documenting processes and playbooks.
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position is an individual contributor.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong interest in cybersecurity and information technology.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, and security principles.
• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, firewalls, or EDR is preferred.
• Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and escalate appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow documented processes and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent work experience, internships, or security-related projects may be considered.
• 0–2 years of experience in an IT or security role is ideal.
  
  

Work Complexity

Addresses problems that are not immediately evident but typically not complex. Problems are typically within the immediate job area. Problems are typically solved through drawing from standard procedures and basic analysis.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Americans With Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants as well as employees are encouraged to meet with Human Resources as the organization shall review reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities

The statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an all-inclusive list of all the work requirements of the position. The company may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.