Level is looking for a skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Analyst to join our security team and help protect the organization's systems, networks, and data from evolving cyber threats. This is a hands-on technical role that requires a strong foundation in security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and endpoint security. Reporting to the Director of Cybersecurity, this analyst will be a key contributor to day-to-day security operations, working across network security, cloud environments, and endpoint management tools to identify risks, respond to incidents, and continuously improve the organization's security posture.
What You Will Do:- Monitor and analyze security alerts and events across SIEM, EDR, and network monitoring platforms
- Investigate security incidents, anomalies, and potential threats to determine scope and impact
- Tune and maintain detection rules, alerts, and dashboards to reduce noise and improve fidelity
- Conduct threat hunting to proactively identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and attacker TTPs
- Participate in incident response including containment, eradication, and recovery; document timelines and remediation actions
- Assist in developing and maintaining IR playbooks, runbooks, and escalation procedures
- Administer endpoint security tools including EDR/antivirus platforms and support MDM operations
- Manage identity and access controls, enforce RBAC policies, and conduct access reviews
- Monitor network traffic and logs for suspicious activity; assist in maintaining firewall rules and network segmentation
- Support Zero Trust implementation efforts and least-privilege enforcement
- Monitor cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) for misconfigurations and policy violations
- Assist with vulnerability scans, remediation tracking, and compliance assessments (NIST CSF, SOC 2, CIS Controls)
- Collaborate with development and IT ops teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)
- Assist with third-party risk management and security audits
QualificationsNeed to Have:- 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a cybersecurity analyst, SOC analyst, or related technical security role
- Solid understanding of security monitoring, log analysis, and SIEM platforms
- Experience participating in incident response activities, including investigation and remediation
- Working knowledge of network security fundamentals: TCP/IP, firewalls, DNS, VPNs, IDS/IPS
- Hands-on experience with endpoint security platforms and EDR tools
- Experience with MDM platforms for device management and policy enforcement
- Understanding of RBAC and IAM principles in enterprise environments
- Familiarity with Zero Trust concepts and practical enterprise application
- Basic cloud security knowledge in at least one of Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and secure SDLC practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Based in Austin, TX or willing to relocate prior to start date
Nice to Have:- CompTIA Security+ (strongly preferred), CySA+, or equivalent certification
- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) or Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
- CEH, GIAC GSEC, GCIA, or GCIH
