Senior IT Security Specialist

The role

The Security Analyst supports the Information Security program by monitoring security tools and investigating security events. This role performs routine security operations, supports identity and access management, and contributes to security awareness efforts.

What you will do

• Monitor and triage alerts from security tools
• Conduct initial investigation and documentation of potential security incidents
• Assist with identity and access management tasks
• Support vulnerability scanning cycles and track remediation progress
• Perform routine security checks
• Assist with researching new threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices
• Support security awareness initiatives and phishing simulation programs
• Participate in security incident response activities
• Assist in maintaining security documentation, policies, procedures, and reports
• Collaborate with IT teams and the MSSP to resolve security-related tickets

Required qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in IT
• Exposure to or hands-on experience with EDR/EXR
• Exposure to or hands-on experience with Network/security fundamentals (firewalls, DNS security, content filtering)
• Exposure to or hands-on experience with Email security and phishing protection
• Exposure to or hands-on experience with Identity and Access Management, MFA/SSO
• Exposure to or hands-on experience with M365 and Azure security features
• Familiarity with Vulnerability scanning tools
• Familiarity with SIEM monitoring and event triage
• Familiarity with Basic incident response process

Nice to have

• experience in cybersecurity strongly preferred
• CompTIA Security+
• Azure Security Engineer
• CCNA security

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Wellness
• Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
• Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Laptop, 24” monitor, and a docking station/adaptor provided
• Competitive PTO starting at 15 days
• 10 Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays

Before you apply

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
• We do not sponsor employment visas or other immigration processes

About the company

Make-A-Wish is the world’s largest wish-granting organization. Their vision is to grant the wish of every eligible child.