Security analyst Jobs in USA

About Us We’re a growing Managed Services Provider (MSP) dedicated to supporting credit unions with their IT and cybersecurity needs.

Our mission is simple:

• keep our clients’ technology secure, reliable, and running smoothly so they can focus on serving their members.
• We value teamwork, curiosity, and innovation, and we believe that doing great work should also be fun.
• If you’re eager to build your cybersecurity career in a supportive, fast-growing environment, you’ll feel right at home here.

The Position:

• The Security Analyst is an entry-level cybersecurity professional responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and supporting our client's organization’s security.
• This role focuses on operational security and works closely with outsourced Security Operations Centers (SOCs), internal Information Security Officers (ISOs/vCISOs), and third-party vendors.
• You’ll help identify threats, respond to incidents, support compliance efforts, and promote security awareness across our client base—primarily within the financial services industry.

What You'll Do:

• Monitor Security Systems.
• Continuously review dashboards, logs, and alerts using SIEM tools to detect suspicious or malicious activity.
• Coordinate Incident Response Work with client SOCs and IT teams to escalate, track, and resolve security incidents in a timely and effective manner.
• Analyze Network & Security Logs Examine logs from technologies such as SASE and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) to identify unauthorized access or abnormal behavior.
• Identify & Document Threats Detect, document, and report abnormal activities, potential breaches, and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Vendor Collaboration Coordinate with third-party vendors to support security requirements and initiatives under the guidance of the ISO or vCISO.
• Vulnerability Assessment Perform regular vulnerability scans and assist in identifying weaknesses, misconfigurations, and remediation opportunities.
• Compliance Monitoring Help identify gaps in compliance with company policies and industry standards, including GLBA and PCI-DSS, and recommend corrective actions.
• Audit Support Assist with internal and external audits by gathering and organizing security evidence and documentation.
• Security Awareness Training Support the delivery of security awareness training and initiatives for clients in collaboration with the ISO/CISO.

What You Bring To Pure IT:

• A foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including threat detection, incident response, and risk management.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs).
• Basic experience with or exposure to security tools, log analysis, or alert triage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to document findings clearly and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions, and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks or priorities.
• A collaborative mindset and a customer-focused approach to security.

Bonus Points For Experience with:

• SIEM: DefenseStorm, Adlumin, Arctic Wolf Vulnerability Management: ConnectSecure, Qualys, Nessus, Footprints SASE: Cato Firewalls / IPS: Cisco Umbrella, Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto Panorama Email Security: Microsoft Defender, Mimecast, Zix, Proofpoint Email Authentication: DMARC, SPF, DKIM Industry certifications such as: CompTIA Security+ ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) ISC² SSCP Prior experience supporting credit unions or financial institutions Why You'll Love Working With Us: A collaborative and friendly team that supports each other.
• Opportunities for growth, training, and certification support.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule with a mix of remote and on-site work (on-site days are Wednesday and Thursday only).

Competitive salary, great benefits, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology. Work Environment Location:

• Tomball, TX You will be joining a team that is modernizing how we deliver projects and managed services.
• This role is ideal for someone who thrives in real world engineering constraints while contributing to a shift toward cleaner, more scalable, and more automated operations. Powered by JazzHR