Senior IT Security Analyst
Remote
Full Time
Courser - Remote
Experienced
Who we are
COURSER is a partnership platform that helps technology service companies identify and take the next step in growth. Our organization has a strong company culture built on our values of Teamwork, Service, Growth-Minded, Trust, and Innovative. Our team dedicates their time working together to provide phenomenal experience for our customers. Be ready to join a fast-paced, ever-evolving IT company that is bringing on new customers and team members to continue strong growth into the future.
Senior Security Analyst
This role is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats within Courser’s internal IT infrastructure. The primary duties include safeguarding systems from breaches, identifying vulnerabilities, and maintaining compliance with security standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
At COURSER we prioritize our employees’ personal and professional development, offering best in class training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth through our self-promotion paths. We encourage innovation and challenging the status quo. With teams across the country, we have a wealth of knowledge and a team that is eager to share and grow together.
Benefit Highlights
COURSER is a partnership platform that helps technology service companies identify and take the next step in growth. Our organization has a strong company culture built on our values of Teamwork, Service, Growth-Minded, Trust, and Innovative. Our team dedicates their time working together to provide phenomenal experience for our customers. Be ready to join a fast-paced, ever-evolving IT company that is bringing on new customers and team members to continue strong growth into the future.
Senior Security Analyst
This role is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats within Courser’s internal IT infrastructure. The primary duties include safeguarding systems from breaches, identifying vulnerabilities, and maintaining compliance with security standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Security Monitoring: Continuously monitor networks, systems, and applications for signs of security breaches using security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, EDR, etc).
- Threat Detection: Analyze security alerts, log data, and network traffic to identify potential threats or vulnerabilities.
- Incident Response: Assist in responding to security incidents by investigating alerts, containing threats, and documenting findings.
- Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and report on the risks and weaknesses in systems and applications.
- Security Audits: Participate in internal and external security audits to assess compliance with security policies and industry regulations.
- Security Reporting: Generate reports on security incidents, vulnerabilities, and key security metrics to share with the security team and management.
- Access Control Review: Review and recommend adjustments to access controls to ensure users have appropriate access to systems and data.
- Policy and Procedure Adherence: Ensure adherence to organizational security policies and procedures, providing input for updates and improvements when necessary.
- Security Awareness: Assist in the creation and delivery of security awareness training for employees to help maintain a strong security posture across the organization.
- Collaboration with IT Teams: Work closely with IT and development teams to identify and resolve security issues, including patch management and secure configuration.
- Threat Intelligence: Stay informed about emerging security threats and vulnerabilities and share relevant threat intelligence with the security team.
Key Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
- Experience: 2-4 years of experience in information security, IT operations, or related fields.
- Certifications: Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or GIAC certifications are preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with security tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and antivirus solutions.
- Knowledge of network protocols, firewall configurations, and common security technologies.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and 365 ecosystem and associated security alerts.
- Basic experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
- Understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Attention to detail in identifying, tracking, and resolving security issues.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, for reporting and collaborating with teams.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a dynamic security environment.
- Experience with Azure cloud security.
- Familiarity with security incident and event management (SIEM) solutions.
- Knowledge of malware analysis, phishing detection, or threat hunting.
- Experience with managed service provider technology stacks such as ConnectWise is a plus.
At COURSER we prioritize our employees’ personal and professional development, offering best in class training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth through our self-promotion paths. We encourage innovation and challenging the status quo. With teams across the country, we have a wealth of knowledge and a team that is eager to share and grow together.
Benefit Highlights
- Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401k match
- Unlimited Approved PTO after one year (2 weeks your first year)
- 10 Holidays including your Birthday and a Floating Holiday!
- Gym reimbursement
- Amazon Prime reimbursement
- 40 Hours for Volunteer Time
- Paid Maternity and Paternity leave
- Paid certifications
- Learning and development programs
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