About the position This is a serious, hands-on, true entry-level Jr. Security Operations Analyst role. While little to no prior professional cybersecurity experience is expected, strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, discipline, critical thinking, resourcefulness, ownership and personal accountability are mandatory to be successful in this role. This position is designed for someone eager to get their foot in the door, apply themselves fully, take direction and coaching, and prove their capability through results. This is not a passive task execution role, not a “check the box and log off” job, and not suitable for someone looking to do the bare minimum. The right candidate is driven to dig into issues, question assumptions, understand how tools and processes actually work, and actively look for ways to improve security posture, reduce risk, and enhance operational effectiveness. Training will be provided, but success in this role requires initiative, self-learning, and a genuine desire to master the fundamentals before taking on more complex work and projects. The analyst in this role will be closely monitored, coached, and held to clear expectations. Performance is measured on quality, accuracy, judgment, initiative, follow-through, good communication and results, not intentions. This role is intentionally structured to allow motivated analysts to earn additional responsibility and more complex work after mastering core responsibilities. Responsibilities • Triage, investigate, and respond to high-severity Microsoft Defender alerts and security incidents • Handle escalated security tickets including phishing investigations, SOC escalations, and internal security requests • Proactively hunt for threats using advanced queries, log analysis, and anomaly detection techniques • Improve alert accuracy through tuning, process refinement, and documentation • Assist other team members with workload when needed • Research, validate, and recommend Secure Score improvements, including submitting configuration changes or change requests • Perform vulnerability management activities by prioritizing exploitable risks, validating findings, recommending solutions, and tracking remediation through completion • Collaborate with IT Operations, end users, and internal stakeholders to resolve security issues effectively • Participate actively in team meetings, security discussions, and working sessions • Handle ad hoc security requests, investigations, and analysis as assigned • Review and resolve Defender sensor health and endpoint security issues • Validate third-party risk and vulnerability findings using internal tools, open-source intelligence, and vendor resources • Maintain, refine, and improve security documentation, playbooks, and procedures • Dedicate time to skills development, tooling mastery, and continuous professional growth • Take ownership of assigned security projects and drive them through to completion • Coordinate with vendors, internal teams, and leadership as needed • Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and operational efficiency • Operate as a competent security professional and represent the Information Security team and the broader IT organization in a positive, professional manner • Demonstrate ownership, discipline, curiosity, and pride in your work • Validate findings before acting, escalating, or communicating conclusions • Think critically and use all available resources, including tools, documentation, vendors, teammates, leadership, and independent research • Communicate clearly, accurately, and professionally, with expectations and outcomes well defined • Understand that results matter more than effort alone. You will be evaluated on outcomes, accuracy, and impact Requirements • Strong work ethic • Intellectual curiosity • Discipline • Critical thinking • Resourcefulness • Ownership • Personal accountability Benefits • Vacation — Vacation hours accrue on a per pay period basis. Balance maximums are based on years of service. • Paid Sick Time — 40 hours of paid sick time after 90 days of employment. State sick time requirements will be added as needed. • 9 Paid Holidays + 1 Cultural Celebration Day (Floating Holiday) • Multiple PPO Medical Plans, as well as HDHP eligible plan. • Dental Coverage • Vision Coverage • Company Paid Life Insurance • 401K with a generous employer match • Additional Benefits including – Optional Life, FSA, Pet Insurance etc. • Free Legal Services • Employee Loan Program Apply tot his job