Cyber Security Analyst

About Ampirical

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Why Ampirical?

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Salary Range

: $85,000 - Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)

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Profit-Sharing Bonus

: Semi-annual, performance-based (10% to 20% of salary)

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Day-One Benefits

: Medical, Dental, Vision

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401(k)

with 4% match and immediate vesting

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PTO : Starting at 80 hours of vacation & 40 hours of sick time per year + 10 paid holidays

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Flexible Work Schedule

: Every other Friday off

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Career Development

: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement

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Perks

: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Document incidents, processes, and recommendations thoroughly and accurately.

Required Qualifications

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

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

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

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

- Familiarity with network security, authentication, and threat intelligence.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

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

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

Work Environment & Physical Demands

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

- 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.