Cybersecurity Analyst

Salary: $100,000 - 145,000 per year

Requirements:

• We expect a bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• We are looking for 5+ years of practical experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or security operations, ideally within the financial services sector.
• We need experience supporting internal and external IT audits tied to cybersecurity policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
• We prefer prior exposure to financial institution security standards such as FFIEC, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or NIST 800-53.
• Strong knowledge of security assessments, risk analysis, SIEM platforms, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN security, endpoint protection, DLP, WAF, vulnerability management, IAM, and cloud security is expected.
• We prefer familiarity with CISSP, CEH, GSEC, CISA, or Security+ certifications, or progress toward them.
• Experience with cloud security environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is valued.
• Familiarity with security automation and scripting using Python, PowerShell, or Bash is a plus.
• Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and best-practice implementation is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• We monitor security alerts and logs through SIEM tools to identify and respond to threats.
• We investigate security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and escalate issues when needed.
• We help develop and execute the Incident Response Plan, including tabletop exercises.
• We analyze phishing attempts, malware activity, and unauthorized access events.
• We maintain and update security playbooks and standard operating procedures.
• We support internal and external IT audits by gathering evidence, logs, and documentation.
• We assist with User Access Reviews to reinforce least-privilege access.
• We partner with IT teams to document vulnerability management, patching, and security controls.
• We help ensure alignment with frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and FFIEC guidance.
• We provide auditors with details on log retention, incident handling, and monitoring processes.
• We support third-party vendor security reviews and due diligence assessments.
• We run vulnerability scans and work with IT teams to remediate findings.
• We perform risk assessments, identify security gaps, and recommend mitigation measures.
• We help ensure patch management policies are followed and updates are implemented.
• We assist in managing endpoint security tools such as EDR, anti-malware, and application whitelisting.
• We conduct security assessments and recommend improvements to strengthen controls across the organization.
• We collaborate with IT teams on firewall settings, IDS/IPS rules, and VPN security configurations.
• We assess DLP, WAF, and EDR tools to improve overall security resilience.
• We support application security reviews, including secure coding practices and vulnerability scan analysis.
• We help ensure security best practices are applied across cloud and on-premises environments.
• We work with IT and security teams to improve security controls and architecture.
• We prepare reports for leadership on incidents, audit results, and security trends.
• We stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and financial industry security developments.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Azure
• Bash
• Cloud
• Firewall
• GCP
• IAM
• Support
• PowerShell
• Python
• Security
• VPN
• WAF
• Network
• RBAC
• Web

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Symmetry Lending is a fintech infrastructure company that partners with credit unions and banks to operate lending programs at scale, with a core focus on home equity lines of credit. We manage the full origination, underwriting, capital markets, and servicing lifecycle on behalf of our financial institution partners, who fund and own the loans. We operate coast to coast with offices in Atlanta, Denver, and Eden Prairie, and we offer a collaborative, fast-moving environment with a diverse team of motivated professionals. Our compensation package includes a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $145,000 per year, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) and matching, and additional benefits. This is a remote role.

last updated 40 week of 2026