Security Analyst, 2nd Shift

NuHarbor Security

. Monitor client environments and triage security alerts .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • Vermont • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $96,000 - $118,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in monitoring and analyzing security alerts, executing incident response actions, and documenting findings effectively. Proficient in utilizing security technologies and tools to identify vulnerabilities and improve security processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Splunk Enterprise SecurityCrowdStrike FalconMicrosoft SentinelIncident ResponseSecurity Technologies

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Hard Skills

Security Alert AnalysisIncident Response ProceduresContainment ActionsThreat MitigationNetwork Security Best PracticesDetection TuningEvidence DocumentationRisk IdentificationProcess ImprovementClient Communication

Soft Skills

Strong Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

SIEMMDRMXDREDRMicrosoft Defender

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+Network+CYSA+

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityEndpoint SecurityVulnerabilitiesSecurity GapsTechnical Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Splunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor client environments and triage security alerts
Analyze security alerts, events, and trends
Perform alert classification, disposition, and escalation within SLA requirements
Independently investigate complex and high-severity findings
Execute containment and response actions, including host isolation, process termination, and indicator blocking
Document tickets with evidence trails, investigative reasoning, and disposition rationale
Operate SIEM, MDR, mXDR, and incident response tooling according to rules of engagement
Identify security gaps, mitigations, risks, and process improvement opportunities
Communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams and clients
Participate in scheduled client security operations meetings
Generate reports and improve documentation
Flag noisy, low-fidelity, or broken detections for review
Document and communicate shift hand-offs and pass-downs
Stay current on threats, exploits, and vulnerabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or in lieu of a degree, two (2) years of experience in a related technology field and relevant industry certifications
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience with Splunk Enterprise Security, CrowdStrike Falcon, and/or Microsoft Sentinel
Ability to explain simple hardening methods for network and process detections
Familiarity with common endpoint security best practices
Demonstrated knowledge of incident response concepts and procedures
Advanced understanding of security technologies used to mitigate cyber risks and ability to communicate that knowledge
Understanding of common network services and attacks against them
Previous experience in technical support or a security-focused role
Relevant industry certification experience such as Security+, Network+, or CYSA+ is a differentiator
Hands-on experience with containment or response actions in an EDR/XDR platform such as CrowdStrike Falcon or Microsoft Defender is a differentiator
Familiarity with detection tuning concepts is a differentiator
Strong written communication skills for documenting technical findings is a differentiator

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus opportunities; annual bonus program with a target opportunity of 10%
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive benefits
A collaborative, high-performing team environment
Leaders who are invested in your success and development
Meaningful work that helps organizations protect critical services and missions
The encouragement to bring your authentic self to work every day