IT Security Analyst

Overview

Serve as a front-line defender against cyber threats, with responsibilities including intrusion detection and prevention, continuous diagnostics and mitigation (CDM), security awareness training, malware defense, incident response and notification, and vulnerability testing and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems consistently meet availability and security requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform network security analysis and work with the 3rd party SOC teams conducting incident response, event analysis and threat intelligence

Provide both strategic analysis and near real-time auditing, investigating, reporting, remediation, coordinating and tracking of security-related activities

Analyze data and prepare reports that document vulnerabilities from network based attacks and recommend actions to prevent, repair or mitigate these vulnerabilities

Evaluate new tools and use existing tools to help discover and mitigate security vulnerabilities

Coordinate with System and Network Administrators to ensure security vulnerabilities are tracked and mitigated in a timely manner

Assist with user account administration, creation, modification, & deletion, and conduct user access control requests and reporting

Review vulnerability scans and stay abreast of new vulnerabilities and malicious software which could impact 84 Lumber

Configure, monitor, and/or support security software/systems that will help ensure compliance with regulatory, industry, and corporate policies and procedures

Assist with the identification, response, investigation, and remediation of potential breaches and issues surrounding data security

Perform network, system and server security assessments

Monitor, analyze, and communicate security alerts and information

Receive and accurately log all support requests in a timely manner using 84 Lumber Incident Management tools

Perform post-resolution follow-up to ensure reported security incidents have been successfully resolved

Engage 3rd party support partners as required

Engage in independent and structured continuous learning to maintain technical competency and business awareness, ensuring the delivery of superior customer support as new technologies are implemented

Maintain regular communication with peers and IT teams to stay informed about ongoing issues, evolving processes, and updated standards

Project Management support for small scale technology deployments

All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment The incumbent is located in a busy, open area office. The incumbent is faced with constant interruptions on a regular basis.

Physical Demands This position requires frequent sitting, use of hands, talking and listening. Periodically, this position will walk, stand and reach. Rarely, this position will climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position that provides Security support, on a 24 x 7 schedule.

Travel Some travel is expected for this position.

Qualifications

Knowledge of information security standards and the importance of information security ensuring ongoing mission critical business functions

Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and concepts of information security related to network, workstations, servers, and applications

Self-starter with initiative and drive for continuous improvement

Demonstrate strong organizational, research, analytical and/or problem-solving skills to evaluate situations, make recommendations and take effective action

Capable of articulating complex technical concepts or scenarios to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree (Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field) or equivalent experience

At least one industry recognized security certification (minimum Comp TIA Security+)

3-5 years Information security administration/analysis/engineering experience in a corporate environment

Demonstrated experience supporting third party security tools to manage and audit information systems

3+ years exposure to Information Technology General Controls

Works with minimum supervision, proactively follows up on outstanding issues/tickets

Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal/written communication and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well independently and within a team

Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

Prior experience with retail store operations and technologies preferred

Direct experience with Cortex, Proofpoint, Tanium, ServiceNow, Entra Id or Azure a strong plus

84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact recruiting@84lumber.com.

Perform network security analysis and work with the 3rd party SOC teams conducting incident response, event analysis and threat intelligence

Provide both strategic analysis and near real-time auditing, investigating, reporting, remediation, coordinating and tracking of security-related activities

Analyze data and prepare reports that document vulnerabilities from network based attacks and recommend actions to prevent, repair or mitigate these vulnerabilities

Evaluate new tools and use existing tools to help discover and mitigate security vulnerabilities

Coordinate with System and Network Administrators to ensure security vulnerabilities are tracked and mitigated in a timely manner

Assist with user account administration, creation, modification, & deletion, and conduct user access control requests and reporting

Review vulnerability scans and stay abreast of new vulnerabilities and malicious software which could impact 84 Lumber

Configure, monitor, and/or support security software/systems that will help ensure compliance with regulatory, industry, and corporate policies and procedures

Assist with the identification, response, investigation, and remediation of potential breaches and issues surrounding data security

Perform network, system and server security assessments

Monitor, analyze, and communicate security alerts and information

Receive and accurately log all support requests in a timely manner using 84 Lumber Incident Management tools

Perform post-resolution follow-up to ensure reported security incidents have been successfully resolved

Engage 3rd party support partners as required

Engage in independent and structured continuous learning to maintain technical competency and business awareness, ensuring the delivery of superior customer support as new technologies are implemented

Maintain regular communication with peers and IT teams to stay informed about ongoing issues, evolving processes, and updated standards

Project Management support for small scale technology deployments

All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment The incumbent is located in a busy, open area office. The incumbent is faced with constant interruptions on a regular basis.

Physical Demands This position requires frequent sitting, use of hands, talking and listening. Periodically, this position will walk, stand and reach. Rarely, this position will climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position that provides Security support, on a 24 x 7 schedule.

Travel Some travel is expected for this position.

Knowledge of information security standards and the importance of information security ensuring ongoing mission critical business functions

Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and concepts of information security related to network, workstations, servers, and applications

Self-starter with initiative and drive for continuous improvement

Demonstrate strong organizational, research, analytical and/or problem-solving skills to evaluate situations, make recommendations and take effective action

Capable of articulating complex technical concepts or scenarios to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree (Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field) or equivalent experience

At least one industry recognized security certification (minimum Comp TIA Security+)

3-5 years Information security administration/analysis/engineering experience in a corporate environment

Demonstrated experience supporting third party security tools to manage and audit information systems

3+ years exposure to Information Technology General Controls

Works with minimum supervision, proactively follows up on outstanding issues/tickets

Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal/written communication and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well independently and within a team

Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

Prior experience with retail store operations and technologies preferred

Direct experience with Cortex, Proofpoint, Tanium, ServiceNow, Entra Id or Azure a strong plus

84 Lumber Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 84 Lumber Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact recruiting@84lumber.com.