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ZGF Architects

Information Security Analyst

ZGF Architects
New York, NY $96k - $112k/yr Full time Posted 1d ago
Cloud Platforms Cybersecurity Tools Endpoint Security Identity and Access Management Incident Response Information Security Information Technology (IT) InfoSec Investigative Skills Risk Management Security Security Compliance Security Operations Security Standards
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Job Description

Benefits and culture

Join ZGF Architects as a mid-level Information Security Analyst and contribute to firmwide cybersecurity protections across seven North American offices. This onsite role in New York, NY reports to the Senior Manager, Information Security and collaborates with the broader IT team to advance security initiatives and strengthen the organization's security posture. The position offers a competitive base salary range of $96,120 to $112,140 per year, depending on skills and experience, with opportunities to grow and contribute to meaningful security improvements. A preference for Portland, OR is noted for future opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor daily security operations, analyze alerts, investigate suspicious activity, prevent threats, and respond to security events.
  • Participate in incident response activities and security investigations.
  • Collaborate with the firm's Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) to enhance detection and response capabilities.
  • Administer identity and access lifecycle processes, including provisioning, access reviews, and privilege management.
  • Support the secure configuration and administration of identity systems, including Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Conduct vulnerability management activities and coordinate remediation efforts.
  • Identify and evaluate security risks and work with IT teams to implement mitigation strategies.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen the firm’s security posture and support the implementation of improvements.
  • Assist with the deployment and maintenance of security technologies across the environment.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of security standards, documentation, and operational procedures.
  • Partner with IT and business teams to ensure security controls balance productivity with security best practices.
  • Support security awareness initiatives and assist with educating employees on cybersecurity best practices.

Requirements

  • Strong professional integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
  • Solid problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience supporting security operations in Microsoft environments, including Active Directory and Microsoft 365 E5 technologies such as Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, Group Policy, Intune, Purview, Conditional Access, and Certificate Services.
  • Experience evaluating vulnerabilities and implementing remediation actions.
  • Understanding of modern cyber threats, including phishing, credential attacks, and lateral movement techniques.
  • Approximately 3+ years of cybersecurity or related IT experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Technologies

  • Defender, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps
  • Intune, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Purview
  • Fortinet, Group Policy, Conditional Access, Certificate Services
  • Microsoft 365 E5, Zero Trust Network Access, RADIUS, PKI
  • Encryption, SIEM, Firewalls, Endpoint protection, Cloud Apps

Additional requirements

  • Occasional travel to other ZGF offices may be required.
  • Ability to lift and transport technology equipment when needed.
  • Availability for occasional after-hours support related to security incidents or initiatives.

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