Cyber Security Analyst

Job Description

Company: Powersolv

Location: Alexandria, US

Title: Cyber Security Analyst

Client: VRE

Location: Alexandria, VA

JD:

• Administer and support VRE’s vulnerability management program using Qualys VMDR.

• Review vulnerability scan results, prioritize findings based on risk, and coordinate remediation activities.

• Track remediation efforts and provide reporting on security posture and risk reduction.

• Assist with patch management coordination and validation.

• Monitor and review security alerts generated by Microsoft security tools and third-party security providers.

• Coordinate with VRE’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider on threat investigations and incident response activities.

• Assist with security incident documentation, tracking, and post-incident analysis.

• Support cybersecurity awareness and security best practices across the organization.

• Administer and support Microsoft Entra ID environments.

• Manage user access, group memberships, and role assignments.

• Assist with Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) processes.

• Support implementation and enforcement of least-privilege access principles.

• Participate in periodic access reviews and audits.

• Assist with security administration and monitoring of network security technologies, including Meraki MX firewalls.

• Collaborate with network administrators to identify and address security risks.

• Review firewall rules and security configurations to ensure compliance with organizational standards.

• Support network security assessments and recommendations.

• Review and analyze penetration test results and vulnerability assessments.

• Assist in translating technical findings into actionable remediation plans.

• Support cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.

• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, procedures, and reports.

Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in cybersecurity, information technology, systems administration, or a related field.

• Experience supporting Microsoft environments preferred.

• Exposure to vulnerability management, security operations, or identity management preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

• Microsoft Defender Security Suite

• Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance tools

• Vulnerability management platforms (Qualys preferred)

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

• Privileged Access Management (PAM)

• Network security concepts and firewall administration

• Security monitoring and incident response processes

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ certification.

• Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900).

• Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200).

• Experience with Microsoft E5 security capabilities.

AK Dube

ashwini@powersolv.com

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Source: Indeed