Security Analyst I

Summary

CompassMSP is seeking a Security Analyst I to support its Managed Security Services team. The role provides continuous threat monitoring, incident response, threat analysis, vulnerability reporting, and security communications across a 24/7 operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cutting-edge, continuous incident response in collaboration with our elite IR (Incident Response) team
• Identify, analyze, and interpret threat actors and malicious activity in client environments
• Differentiate between potential intrusion attempts and pinpoint false alarms
• Leverage our proprietary systems to develop and publish vulnerability reports
• Develop and communicate comprehensive presentations for technical and executive audiences
• Participate in daily shift handoffs to ensure continuity of monitoring and incident response activities across a 24/7 security operations environment

Skills

• 2+ years relevant experience in a similar role or related field
• Foundational understanding of networking concepts, routing, switching, and common network security principles
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity threat landscapes, credential attacks, and common threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Understanding cybersecurity frameworks and best practices and the principles of least privilege and defense-in-depth
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools and platforms
• Ability to investigate security alerts, review logs, identify indicators of compromise (IOCs), and escalate incidents appropriately based on documented procedures
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 security concepts, including Microsoft Defender, Entra ID (Azure AD), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, and identity security
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems, Active Directory, user account management, and common endpoint security controls
• Ability to analyze and interpret information from multiple monitoring sources to determine potential security risks and business impact
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to document findings, recommendations, and incident details accurately
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical clients
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that provides 24x7 security monitoring
• Willingness to participate in rotating schedules, staggered shift rotations, and incident response incident triage coverage
• Bachelor's Degree
• Customer Service and/or Client-facing experience
• Motivated, flexible and passionate about cybersecurity
• Thrives in a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Takes initiative to learn new techniques
• Unquestionably reliable and a team player

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 2+ years relevant experience in a similar role or related field
• Foundational understanding of networking concepts, routing, switching, and common network security principles
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity threat landscapes, credential attacks, and common threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Understanding cybersecurity frameworks and best practices and the principles of least privilege and defense-in-depth
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools and platforms
• Ability to investigate security alerts, review logs, identify indicators of compromise (IOCs), and escalate incidents appropriately based on documented procedures
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 security concepts, including Microsoft Defender, Entra ID (Azure AD), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, and identity security
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems, Active Directory, user account management, and common endpoint security controls
• Ability to analyze and interpret information from multiple monitoring sources to determine potential security risks and business impact
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to document findings, recommendations, and incident details accurately
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical clients
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that provides 24x7 security monitoring
• Willingness to participate in rotating schedules, staggered shift rotations, and incident response incident triage coverage

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• Customer Service and/or Client-facing experience
• Motivated, flexible and passionate about cybersecurity
• Thrives in a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Takes initiative to learn new techniques
• Unquestionably reliable and a team player

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonuses
• Progressive PTO
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability coverages available
• 401k with company match
• Career Development and Coaching