Information Security Analyst

Position Summary

The Information Security Analyst supports day-to-day cybersecurity operations by monitoring security tools, triaging alerts, and assisting with incident response and compliance activities. This role focuses on developing foundational cybersecurity skills while contributing to audit-driven security operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts across endpoint, identity, and cloud security tools
• Perform initial triage and escalate suspicious or confirmed threats
• Assist in incident response investigations, including occasional after-hours support for urgent security events.
• Produce detailed incident reporting and documentation
• Collect and maintain audit evidence for compliance requirements
• Support endpoint and identity security monitoring activities
• Assist with security awareness initiatives and proactive internal communication
• Comfortable working with ticketing systems and documenting findings
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience/certifications)
• 0-2 years of IT or cybersecurity experience
• Fundamental understanding of cybersecurity concepts including phishing, endpoint alerts, identity risks, and suspicious user activity
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft security tools (Defender, Entra ID)
• Basic understanding of incident response processes
• Entry-level certifications (Security+, SC-900)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards

This position requires applicants to be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship; TestEquity does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

TestEquity provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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