We are looking for an IT Security Analyst to support and strengthen daily security operations for a financial services environment in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. This role focuses on monitoring security activity, managing risk and compliance tasks, and helping ensure timely response to incidents, vulnerabilities, and access-related concerns. The ideal candidate brings a strong service mindset, solid technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate across technology teams while maintaining a secure and well-documented operating environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage incoming security-related support requests, resolve issues within established service expectations, and provide responsive assistance to internal users and IT partners.
- Perform recurring reviews of security devices, system settings, and user access controls to confirm appropriate protection and identify areas requiring remediation.
- Use governance, risk, and compliance tools to track vulnerability findings, coordinate follow-up actions, and work with infrastructure teams to keep patching efforts on schedule.
- Conduct third-party security assessments and prepare clear reporting to support vendor risk visibility and decision-making.
- Gather and organize evidence for internal and external audits, ensuring materials are accurate, complete, and available when needed.
- Contribute to the improvement of security monitoring capabilities by evaluating SIEM performance and recommending enhancements to alerting and visibility.
- Record and help investigate security events, malware alerts, and related incidents while supporting escalation and coordination across technical teams.
- Review information security policies on a regular basis, update existing standards, and draft new documentation to address control gaps or regulatory changes.
- Provide security-focused support for Windows environments and business applications, while helping maintain procedures and improve operational processes.
- Work with cross-functional technology teams on security initiatives, deployments, and broader projects involving firewalls, web filtering, intrusion prevention, and data protection controls.
- At least 3 years of experience in information security, cybersecurity support, or a closely related IT security role.
- Working knowledge of SIEM platforms, security monitoring practices, and incident documentation procedures.
- Familiarity with endpoint and perimeter security technologies, including tools such as Microsoft Defender, endpoint protection platforms, firewalls, web filters, IDS/IPS, and data loss prevention solutions.
- Understanding of security policies, logical access administration, vulnerability management, and patch remediation processes.
- General knowledge of Active Directory, Windows desktops and laptops, and application support within a secured enterprise environment.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage requests independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, along with a customer-focused approach to working with users and technical teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, relevant training, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience; Security+ is a plus.