Cybersecurity Analyst

NKSFB, LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to strengthen and evolve its cyber security program. This hybrid role in Los Angeles, CA focuses on ongoing monitoring, risk and security assessments, incident support, and practical improvements to security controls in partnership with IT.

The ideal candidate will help maintain audit readiness and security hygiene by reviewing logs and monitoring data, performing vulnerability scans, supporting forensic activities, and delivering reporting and metrics on the information security program. The position also includes operational ownership of key controls such as patch management and identity and access protections.

Responsibilities

• Identify, triage, and remediate threats based on threat reports.
• Review audit trails, system logs, and other monitoring data sources frequently to spot malicious activity.
• Run vulnerability scans using tools such as Nessus.
• Participate in security forensic activities.
• Maintain a knowledgebase of security advisories, alerts, trends, and practices.
• Keep current with security policies, standards, and guidelines as directed by IT Management.
• Stay informed on new cybersecurity trends and threats, and recommend proactive measures.
• Provide reporting and metrics on the information security program.
• Consult with IT staff so security is included in evaluation, selection, installation, and configuration of hardware and software.
• Maintain and monitor the firm’s security awareness program.
• Track hardware and software update schedules tied to vulnerabilities.
• Operationally maintain and monitor security controls, including patch management, firewalls, MFA, DLP, IDS, IPS, Anti-Virus, SSO, URL filtering, password management, SIEM, and CASB.
• Provide after-hours support as assigned or requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Train staff on network and information security protocols.

Requirements

• 5 years of IT experience, including 1 year or more in an information security role.
• Proficiency understanding Network, Server, Internet, Endpoint, Cloud, Email, and Application security.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, good judgment, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others and work harmoniously in a team environment.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Ability to work under time and project deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.

Technologies

• Nessus
• Patch management
• Firewalls
• MFA
• DLP
• IDS
• IPS
• Anti-Virus
• SSO
• URL filtering
• Password management
• SIEM
• CASB

Benefits

• Accrue 15 PTO days annually.
• A 401(k) plan with quarterly employer match contributions, when eligible.
• Ten paid holidays each year, plus one extra floating holiday.
• Summer work hours to allow leaving work early on designated dates.
• Hybrid work schedules, if applicable.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage.
• Long-term Disability benefits.
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident coverage.
• Wellness activities.
• Pet insurance options.

Preferred Certifications

• Network+
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate
• Security+
• CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CySA+)
• CCSP
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Physical Requirements

• All NKSFB positions work in a typical, indoor office environment.

Salary

$70,000 - $95,000 per year.