Security Analyst II

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $31 - $36 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🔐 Security Analyst

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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NexusTek

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1996

🔒 Cybersecurity

💰 Private Equity Round on 2023-05

Cloud Services • Cybersecurity • IT Consulting

NexusTek is a managed service provider specializing in IT transformation through comprehensive cloud, cybersecurity, data, and consulting services. They focus on delivering tailored solutions that enhance business operations, security, and cost-efficiency. With expertise in hybrid cloud solutions and advanced cybersecurity measures, NexusTek empowers businesses to optimize their IT strategies for enhanced productivity and growth.

📋 Description

• Monitor and analyze security events across multiple customer environments using Rapid7 InsightIDR and SIEM/SOAR platforms • Investigate phishing, malware, lateral movement, and privilege escalation incidents • Respond to alerts and escalations in real time and execute containment, eradication, and recovery playbooks • Tune Rapid7 detection rules, correlation logic, and dashboards to reduce false positives and improve visibility • Use InsightVM to correlate vulnerabilities with threat intelligence and risk posture • Document incident reports and communicate professionally with client stakeholders • Collaborate with NOC, Infrastructure, and Application Support teams to ensure secure operations • Provide remediation and threat mitigation recommendations • Support compliance reporting and evidence collection for HIPAA, PCI, and ISO customer audits • Contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes and runbooks

🎯 Requirements

• 2–4+ years of cybersecurity experience, preferably in a SOC or MSP environment • Strong experience with Rapid7 InsightIDR, InsightVM, and the Rapid7 ecosystem • Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, vulnerability scanners, and firewalls • Deep knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, phishing, ransomware, and common attack techniques • Strong working knowledge of Windows, Linux, AWS, and Azure environments • Scripting or automation experience with PowerShell, Python, or bash is a plus • Excellent analytical thinking, documentation, and incident handling skills • Experience with ticketing systems such as ConnectWise or ServiceNow • Experience with collaboration tools such as Slack or Teams • Client-facing experience, including status updates and RCA calls • Experience with multi-tenant SIEM/SOC environments • Understanding of NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and related compliance frameworks • Certifications are preferred but not required: Rapid7 InsightIDR Certified Specialist, Security+, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, CEH, AWS Certified Security, or Azure Security Engineer • Three professional references, including at least one direct supervisor • Must be eligible to work in the United States; NexusTek participates in E-Verify for all US employees

🏖️ Benefits

• Four weeks of annual accrued PTO • Seven paid national holidays • Medical, dental, vision options • Company-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability • Voluntary benefits such as critical illness and accident • Voluntary Legal Shield and identity theft protection • Discretionary annual 401k match plan • Generous employee referral bonus plan • Employee Assistance Program • Access to over 90,000+ courses in ADP My Learning • StandOut employee engagement tools • Eligible to apply for a Pluralsight license • Eligible to apply for NexusTek Technical Academy or Leadership Academy