Cybersecurity Analyst and Infrastructure Engineer

About the Role:

The Cybersecurity Analyst and Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for securing and managing the organization’s IT infrastructure. This includes implementing and maintaining security solutions, monitoring, assessing and remediating vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory security standards. The role also involves deploying, configuring, and supporting the organization’s core infrastructure technologies to maintain high availability, performance, and security.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cybersecurity Operations:
  • Perform security assessments and vulnerability scans using tools, not limited to but including, Microsoft Defender, Zscaler, Palo Alto and Rapid7 to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Monitor security logs and alerts from Zscaler, Microsoft Defender, and other security platforms.
  • Ensuring patch management and updates across the network, endpoints and perimeter.
  • Manage security events and incidents in SIEM
  • Investigate and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions.
  • Maintain and enforce security policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
  • Conduct security awareness training and provide guidance to staff on best practices.
• Infrastructure Management:
  • Design, deploy, and maintain IT infrastructure, including Azure-based cloud services, Microsoft Intune for endpoint management, and Datto for backup and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Manage and configure network security devices, firewalls, and VPNs to ensure secure connectivity.
  • Perform regular system and network performance monitoring and implement optimizations as needed.
  • Maintain documentation of system configurations, network diagrams, and procedures.
  • Collaborate with other IT teams to support organizational IT projects and initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 8-10 years of experience in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure roles.
• Proficiency with security tools such as Rapid7, Zscaler, and Microsoft Defender.
• Strong experience managing Azure cloud services, Microsoft Intune, and Datto solutions.
• In-depth understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, and endpoint security.
• Proven ability to conduct vulnerability assessments, analyze risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills