Cybersecurity Analyst 1

About the role

The Cybersecurity Analyst Level 1 supports the monitoring, analysis, and response to cybersecurity events under close supervision. This role focuses on learning core security tools, processes, and compliance requirements while contributing to day-to-day security operations.

Responsibilities

• Supports the monitoring of security alerts, logs, and telemetry from cybersecurity tools such as SIEM and EDR/XDR, following established procedures and escalation guidelines.
• Assists with basic investigation of routine security events and alerts, documenting findings and actions under guidance from senior team members.
• Learns and follows incident response procedures, supporting containment and remediation activities as directed.
• Performs defined tasks related to vulnerability scanning, patch validation, and security hygiene activities with supervision.
• Helps maintain documentation, including standard operating procedures, playbooks, and incident records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Supports security awareness initiatives such as phishing simulations, reporting analysis, and employee cyber hygiene activities.
• Affords access reviews and basic identity and access management tasks following documented processes.
• Leads to use security dashboards, reports, and ticketing systems to accurately enter, locate, and update information.
• Participates in tabletop exercises, drills, and training activities to build understanding of security operations and response processes.
• Collaborates with cybersecurity team members, IT, and other departments in a respectful and professional manner.
• Supports assigned project tasks, meeting deadlines with guidance and supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum one year of relevant experience in cybersecurity, IT or a related technical field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Entry-level or foundational certifications preferred (e.g., CompTIA, Security+, Network+, or similar).
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, tools, and terminology, with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Fundamental understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF and CIS Controls.
• Awareness of the incident response lifecycle and basic security operations concepts.
• Introductory familiarity with log analysis, alert review, and common attack patterns.
• Understanding of the importance of compliance, policies, and procedures in reducing risk.
• Develops an understanding of the credit union’s mission, values, and how cybersecurity supports member trust and organizational goals.

Skills/Abilities

• Follows established procedures carefully, with a developing focus on reliability, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Communicates professionally in routine situations and is open to feedback to improve clarity and effectiveness.
• Shows a helpful, respectful attitude and understands the importance of cybersecurity in supporting member service and trust.
• Learns to apply structured thinking to routine problems and seeks guidance when encountering unfamiliar situations.
• Demonstrates openness to learning new tools, processes, and approaches.
• Builds trust through dependability, accountability, and a positive attitude.
• Completes clearly defined tasks with close supervision.
• Learns through structured training, documentation, and guidance from senior team members.
• Gradually builds confidence and independence while remaining accountable for assigned responsibilities.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Works primarily in a climate-controlled office or operations center environment using computers, multiple monitors, and standard office and IT equipment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, with frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, and operating equipment, and occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching.
• Ability to view computer screens for prolonged periods, read detailed information, and maintain focus on detailed or repetitive tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic communications.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move light office or IT equipment and materials, generally up to 25 pounds.
• Work involves regular interaction with cybersecurity and IT team members and occasional interaction with other departments in a moderate-noise office environment.
• May require occasional after-hours or extended hours during security incidents, system maintenance, or exercises.
• Required to follow security, confidentiality, and access control procedures while performing job duties.

Pay

$28.30 - $35.38 / Hour (Depends on Experience)