The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for protecting IDEAL Industries' systems, data, and users from cybersecurity threats. This role supports monitoring threats, responding to incidents, and improving security controls across the organization.
Responsibilities:- Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents including phishing and malware
- Monitoring and triage security alerts using tools like Microsoft Security Console, Darktrace, and Rapid7
- Investigate and analyze suspicious emails and threats
- Conduct phishing simulations and support awareness training
- Participate in Security Operations processes and meetings
- Support vulnerability management by reviewing prioritized findings and helping deploy remediation solutions
- Assist in executing the organization's cybersecurity program
- Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders on security issues
- Participate in incident response activities, including documentation and escalation of security events via FreshService.
- Help maintain and audit digital assets, firewall configurations, and Active Directory for security gaps.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of security SOPs and policy documentation.
- Perform onboarding/offboarding cyber audit checks and assist with identity and access management tasks.
- Stay current on cybersecurity trends and assist in reporting metrics and insights to the SecOps team
- Actively engage in responsibilities and initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
- Comply with and contribute to the continuous improvement of company policies, processes and procedures.
- Contributes to a collaborative, team-oriented workplace, which may include other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Experience in cybersecurity or IT security roles
- Knowledge of incident response and email security
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- 2-4 years work experience
- Experience with Microsoft security tools (Defender Console/Intune)
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST/CSF 2.0)
- Relevant certifications such as Security+ or CISSP
- Familiarity with vulnerability scanners/NDR (IE - Rapid7/DarkTrace)
The expected annual salary for this position is between $95,845.00 and $129,155.00 and is eligible for incentive pay. This range represents a good faith estimate for the position and actual compensation will be based on numerous factors including knowledge, location, skills, training and experience.
IDEAL employees enjoy a wide range of valuable benefits including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Education Reimbursement
- Wellness Programs
- 401k with Company Match
- Cash Balance Pension Plan
IDEAL values rest, personal time and community involvement facilitating these through several paid time off programs including:
- Vacation
- Personal Days
- Volunteer Time
- Holidays
- Parental Leave
