Cybersecurity Analyst

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Cybersecurity Program Manager / Analyst to protect our organization's digital assets, infrastructure, and data from cyber threats. This individual will be responsible for identifying assessing our threat landscape, identifying gaps, developing technology roadmaps, writing policies/procedures, and deploying cyber capabilities to continuously monitoring systems, identifying vulnerabilities, responding to security incidents, and implementing security policies to maintain compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will stay ahead of emerging threats and ensure that all cybersecurity measures align with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor networks, systems, and applications for suspicious activity.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to assess system weaknesses.
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
• Develop and update incident response playbooks and workflows.
• Perform forensic analysis during and after incidents to identify root causes.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, NIST, CMMC, ISO 27001).
• Support security audits and maintain required documentation.
• Conduct risk assessments to evaluate the impact of emerging technologies and third-party services.
• Implement security controls to mitigate identified risks and reduce the attack surface.
• Determine and draft written policies as needed.
• Provide cybersecurity training and awareness programs for employees.
• Collaborate with other departments to promote secure practices across the organization.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize security tools (e.g., firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection).
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity technologies and trends.
• Evaluate and recommend new security solutions as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Master's degree is desirable.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• Experience with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in security tools (e.g., SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, firewalls, antivirus software, EDR).
• Strong understanding of networking, system administration, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with penetration testing and threat intelligence platforms.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• 7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity or a related field.
• A proven track record of creating multi-year technology roadmaps.
• Experience in a security operations center (SOC) or incident response team.
• Working in Manufacturing environments on a global scale.