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.
• 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.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is an individual contributor.

Qualifications

Strong interest in cybersecurity and IT; basic understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, and security principles; familiarity with tools such as SIEM, firewalls, or EDR; ability to analyze information and escalate appropriately; strong communication skills; detail-oriented; ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Education And/or Experience

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred. 0–2 years of related experience, internships, or security-related projects considered.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This role is performed in a typical interior office setting with moderate noise. Occasional physical tasks include sitting, walking, lifting (up to 25 pounds), and using hands for detailed work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and accommodating individuals with disabilities.

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity
• Incident Response
• SIEM
• Vulnerability Management
• Log Analysis
• Security Policies
• Phishing Simulation
• Access Control
• Team Collaboration
• Attention to Detail