Sec Ops Analyst I

Security Operations Analyst I

Security Operations Analysts are responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents across the enterprise. They perform threat analysis, incident response, and proactive threat hunting while ensuring compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Acceptable Risk Safeguards (ARS) 5.1, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53, and Federal Information Systems Management Act (FISMA) standards. The team works to continuously improve security processes, tools, and automation, with a focus on advanced monitoring, containment and remediation activities.

• Conducts analysis and investigation of security alerts generated by SIEM, EDR, DLP, and other monitoring platforms, applying critical thinking, threat analysis techniques, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework to determine scope, severity, and impact.
• Analyzes network, host, and application alerts for indicators of compromise, policy violations and emerging attack patterns.
• Oversees vulnerability intake, analysis, and classification, evaluating severity, exploitability, and business impact to determine appropriate remediation or escalation paths.
• Analyzes and classifies software patch updates, assessing security relevance, risk exposure, and prioritization in coordination with vulnerability and patch management.
• Determines appropriate response actions for confirmed or suspected security events, coordinating escalation, containment, or handoff to senior analysts or engineers as required.
• Directs and documents incident investigations, ensuring incident records, timelines, and findings meet operational, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Contributes to continuous monitoring operations, including log correlation and alert tuning.
• Maintains detailed documentation of all alerts, investigations, and response activities.
• Supports daily and weekly reporting of security operations metrics and trends.
• Applies and refines incident response playbooks and procedures, identifying gaps, recommending improvements, and contributing to continuous process maturity.
• Maintains basic knowledge of cyber threat landscapes and emerging attack vectors.
• As assigned, provides after-hours support by responding to and assisting with incidents as part of an on-call or escalation rotation.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field OR equivalent work experience determined by Human Resources.
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g. Sentinel One Vigilence, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk).
• Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and its application to detection logic, automation, and threat modeling.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and documentation skills.

Above requirements and the following:

• CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or equivalent entry-level certification
• 1 year experience in security operations, threat detection, or incident response.

Environment and Cognitive/Physical Demands

• Office environment
• Ability to read, hear, speak, keyboard, reason, communicate effectively and problem solve
• Requires prolonged sitting and telephone usage
• Requires the use of office equipment such as computer terminals, telephones, copiers and printers
• Infrequent lifting to 20 pounds
• Infrequent stooping

Segregation of Duties

Every employee is responsible to perform their duties and responsibilities in accordance with Noridian values, policies and procedures, including but not limited to, Segregation of Duties Principles, HIPAA, Security and Privacy, CMS requirements, the Noridian Compliance Program, and any other applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Statement of Other Duties

This document describes the essential functions, requirements, and responsibilities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Employees may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description and may be required to perform any task requested by the supervisor or management.

Total Rewards Package:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Voluntary Insurance Plans, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k and Company Match, Company-paid Life Insurance, Education Assistance Program, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Increasing PTO Accrual Plan, Medical/Parental/Disability Leave, Workers Compensation, Retiree Benefits, Severance Package, Employee Assistance Program, Financial and Health Wellness Benefits, Casual Dress, Open Office Setting, and Online Learning System.

CMS Access Compliance and Regulation Contingency Statement

Some positions require compliance with (i) federal and agency specific regulations and related clauses included in Noridian's prime contracts with the Government, (ii) background checks, and (iii) eligibility for a government-issued identification card.

An employee in this position may be required to possess a "Federal Identification Card" (Federal ID) as a condition of employment. Federal ID's may include one of the following: Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, Personal Identity Verification-Interoperable (PIV-I) card, a Local-Based Physical Access Card issued by CMS, or a Local-Based Physical Access Card issued by another Federal agency and approved by CMS. Obtaining a Federal ID and continued eligibility for this position may require the successful completion of a Federal Background Investigation performed by the Federal Government and a residency requirement that you have lived in the United States at least three out of the last five years. Failure to obtain a Federal ID may result in the removal from the position or termination of employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Below is the salary range for potential new hires.

Salary Range: The pay range for this position is $21.91 - $36.04 per hour, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Other Compensation: Incentive Plan & Lifestyle Benefit

This job will be closed 2/23/2026 at 8:00AM CST. No further applications will be considered.