Ampirical

Cyber Security Analyst

Covington, LA

full_time

About This Job

We’d love to have you join our team as a Cyber Security Analyst in our Covington, LA office.

Company Overview:

Through the application of engineering principles, we are modernizing the power grid at Cybirical for a safer, greener, more resilient tomorrow. As a professionally licensed engineering firm, we specialize in services and solutions for the design and maintenance of safe, secure, and cyber-aware power system environments.

Our team of licensed power system engineers, certified information assurance professionals, security analysts, and software developers bring multiple disciplines together under one roof, allowing us to provide system focused services and solutions. We are 100% focused on the power industry and the systems and business processes used to maintain power system environments. No general ICS stuff here.

Job Summary:

The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for protecting the organization's digital assets and IT infrastructure from cyber threats. This role involves monitoring security systems, analyzing threats and vulnerabilities, investigating incidents, and contributing to the continuous improvement of the organization’s security posture. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, hands-on technical expertise, and a passion for cybersecurity.

What we Offer:

We offer a competitive highly compensation & benefits package for all full-time employees. You can review all of the details of our benefits package

here

. Below are some highlights.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - Commensurate, depending on relevant experience, education, and qualifications.

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Medical, Dental, and Vision effective your 1st day of employment

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401(k) with company match (immediate vesting)

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120 hours (about 15 days) of paid time off (PTO)

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10 paid holiday days

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Flexible work schedule (every other Friday off)

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Opportunity for advancement and career growth

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Employer-sponsored Life Insurance, short-term and long-term Disability Insurance

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Gym Membership Stipend

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Tuition Reimbursement

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Wellness Program

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Pet Insurance

Key Responsibilities:

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Monitor security alerts from SIEM tools and other security platforms, identifying and responding to potential threats.

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Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate incident response activities.

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Perform vulnerability assessments and work with stakeholders to remediate identified risks.

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Assist in the implementation and enforcement of cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.

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Maintain knowledge of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements.

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Support audits and compliance initiatives (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, HIPAA, etc.).

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Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure configurations of servers, endpoints, and network devices.

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Assist in phishing simulations, security awareness training, and risk assessments.

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Document incidents, processes, and recommendations thoroughly and accurately.

Required Qualifications:

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Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field—or equivalent work experience.

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2+ years of experience in a cybersecurity, information security, or IT security operations role.

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Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001).

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Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar), firewalls, antivirus, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.

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Familiarity with network security, authentication, and threat intelligence.

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

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Relevant certifications such as Security+, CEH, CySA+, CISSP (Associate), or GSEC.

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Experience with Microsoft 365 Defender, Azure Security Center, or other cloud security platforms.

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Understanding of scripting or automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python) a plus.

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Familiarity with secure software development practices (DevSecOps) a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

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Primarily office-based or hybrid/remote as determined by company policy.

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Ability to work off-hours or be on-call during critical incidents, if needed.

Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices: Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.