Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CompassMSP is seeking a Security Analyst I to support its Managed Security Services team. The role provides continuous threat monitoring, incident response, threat analysis, vulnerability reporting, and security communications across a 24/7 operations environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee cutting-edge, continuous incident response in collaboration with our elite IR (Incident Response) team
- Identify, analyze, and interpret threat actors and malicious activity in client environments
- Differentiate between potential intrusion attempts and pinpoint false alarms
- Leverage our proprietary systems to develop and publish vulnerability reports
- Develop and communicate comprehensive presentations for technical and executive audiences
- Participate in daily shift handoffs to ensure continuity of monitoring and incident response activities across a 24/7 security operations environment
Skills
- 2+ years relevant experience in a similar role or related field
- Foundational understanding of networking concepts, routing, switching, and common network security principles
- Basic knowledge of cybersecurity threat landscapes, credential attacks, and common threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Understanding cybersecurity frameworks and best practices and the principles of least privilege and defense-in-depth
- Familiarity with security monitoring tools and platforms
- Ability to investigate security alerts, review logs, identify indicators of compromise (IOCs), and escalate incidents appropriately based on documented procedures
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 security concepts, including Microsoft Defender, Entra ID (Azure AD), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, and identity security
- Familiarity with Windows operating systems, Active Directory, user account management, and common endpoint security controls
- Ability to analyze and interpret information from multiple monitoring sources to determine potential security risks and business impact
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to document findings, recommendations, and incident details accurately
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical clients
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that provides 24x7 security monitoring
- Willingness to participate in rotating schedules, staggered shift rotations, and incident response incident triage coverage
- Bachelor's Degree
- Customer Service and/or Client-facing experience
- Motivated, flexible and passionate about cybersecurity
- Thrives in a challenging and fast-paced environment
- Takes initiative to learn new techniques
- Unquestionably reliable and a team player
Benefits
- Quarterly Bonuses
- Progressive PTO
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability coverages available
- 401k with company match
- Career Development and Coaching
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