About the Company
The Cybersecurity Analyst Level 1 is an entry-level role responsible for supporting the monitoring, analysis, and response to cybersecurity events under close supervision. This position focuses on learning core security tools, processes, and compliance requirements while contributing to day-to-day security operations. The Analyst develops foundational skills in threat detection, incident response, and risk awareness while supporting the credit union’s mission to protect member data, systems, and trust.
About the Role
This position 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.
- Learns to use security dashboards, reports, and ticketing systems to accurately enter, locate, and update information.
- Collaborates with cybersecurity team members, IT, and other departments in a respectful and professional manner.
Qualifications
- 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).
Required Skills
- Demonstrates basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, tools, and terminology, with a willingness to learn and grow.
- Foundational 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.
Preferred Skills
- 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.
- Builds trust through dependability, accountability, and a positive attitude.