IT Security Analyst

Summary

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses. They are seeking an IT Security Analyst to defend against sophisticated cyber threats, focusing on mitigating malware and software vulnerabilities while utilizing the Microsoft security suite.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, dashboards, and logs across the Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Vulnerability Management, etc.), Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Sentinel to detect and respond to potential security incidents and track and prioritize vulnerability remediation
• Manage and optimize Microsoft Defender security policies, configurations, and deployment across the enterprise environment
• Utilize Microsoft Purview capabilities (e.g., Data Loss Prevention, eDiscovery) to enforce compliance policies and protect sensitive data
• Develop and maintain custom detection rules and alerts within the security platforms to address emerging threats
• Serve as a primary responder for security incidents, with a specific focus on malware, viruses, and other endpoint compromises, performing forensic analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery steps during active incidents
• Conduct root cause analysis for security incidents and implement necessary corrective and preventive measures
• Document all incident response activities, findings, and lessons learned to continuously improve the IR process
• Analyze threat intelligence to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities relevant to the organization
• Proactively hunt for threats across the environment using tools like Microsoft Defender XDR
• Develop and implement strategies to defend against prevalent malware types (e.g., ransomware, spyware, trojans)
• Stay ahead of the latest cybersecurity trends, attack techniques, and adversary tactics
• Provide regular reports on the organization's security posture, incident metrics, and platform performance
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement security best practices and system hardening across the infrastructure
• Assist in the development and delivery of cybersecurity awareness training for employees

Skills

• A bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, related field, or equivalent experience
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Microsoft SC-100/200/300/400, CompTIA Security+/CySA+/SecurityX, GIAC GSECIH)
• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience managing, configuring, and utilizing Microsoft Defender, Purview, and Sentinel
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to provide clarity in complex, unprecedented or ambiguous environments
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to guide and influence technical teams
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%, depending on business needs
• Experience supporting aerospace and defense organizations subject to CMMC residing in Microsoft 365 GCC High preferred
• Proficiency with compliance tracking tools, GRC platforms, and project management tools a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, related field, or equivalent experience
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Microsoft SC-100/200/300/400, CompTIA Security+/CySA+/SecurityX, GIAC GSECIH)
• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience managing, configuring, and utilizing Microsoft Defender, Purview, and Sentinel
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to provide clarity in complex, unprecedented or ambiguous environments
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to guide and influence technical teams
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%, depending on business needs

Nice to Haves

• Experience supporting aerospace and defense organizations subject to CMMC residing in Microsoft 365 GCC High preferred
• Proficiency with compliance tracking tools, GRC platforms, and project management tools a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits
• Annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to Company plans
• Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!