Associate Information Security Analyst
Job Description
United Biosource Corporation is seeking an Associate Information Security Analyst to support the organization’s security program across day-to-day operations and cloud-focused activities. This remote role helps implement, monitor, and maintain controls that protect IT systems, data, and infrastructure, with particular emphasis on Microsoft Azure environments.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor security alerts and assist with investigation, escalation, and resolution of potential security incidents.
- Review phishing attempts, suspicious emails, and other reported security events to determine appropriate next steps.
- Support management and maintenance of security configurations, policies, and access controls across cloud and on-premises environments.
- Contribute to vulnerability management by supporting scans, reviewing results, tracking remediation activities, and maintaining related documentation.
- Help implement and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with organizational requirements.
- Collaborate with IT teams to support secure deployment, configuration, and operation of systems and applications.
- Assist with quarterly and annual security audits by collecting evidence, documenting security processes, and maintaining records of security activities and incidents.
- Participate in incident response activities under the direction of senior security or IT personnel.
- Join an on-call rotation as needed, including nights and weekends.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
- 1–2 years of experience in IT, with exposure to information security tools, processes, and best practices.
- Relevant certifications a plus, such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-900, Microsoft AZ-900, or other entry-level security, cloud, compliance, or identity certifications.
- Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure administration and security capabilities, including Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
- Understanding of core security concepts, including authentication, authorization, identity and access management, vulnerability management, and incident response.
- Ability to review and analyze security-related data, follow established procedures, and support identifying, escalating, and resolving security issues.
- Awareness of compliance and regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and other applicable security or privacy requirements.
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals and common operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux is a plus.
- Exposure to security monitoring and cloud security tools, such as Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, is a plus.
Tools and Technologies
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Conditional Access
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft SC-900
- Microsoft AZ-900
- HIPAA
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
- Windows, macOS, Linux
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Growth opportunities for promotion
- 401K with company match*
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work environment
- Discretionary PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid Holidays
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical, Dental, and vision coverage
- HSA/FSA
- Telemedicine (Virtual doctor appointments)
- Wellness program
- Adoption assistance
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Life insurance
- Discount programs