Cybersecurity Analyst

Position Overview

Location: Hybrid 3 in Cranberry Township, PA
Employment Type: Full‑time, permanent (W2)
Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 per year (W2)

The Cybersecurity Analyst will safeguard the organization's information systems and data by monitoring security events, analyzing vulnerabilities, and responding to incidents. The role requires hands‑on experience with SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management tools, along with knowledge of networking and operating systems. The analyst will support risk assessments, security audits, and awareness initiatives to strengthen the security posture. The position contributes to effective remediation and continuous improvement of controls and processes.

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Responsibilities

• Monitor security tools including SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and cloud security platforms.
• Analyze alerts and events to identify potential threats and security incidents.
• Participate in incident detection, containment, eradication, and recovery processes.
• Perform vulnerability scans and analyze results to prioritize remediation.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments and security audits.
• Support configuration and maintenance of security technologies.
• Maintain incident documentation, dashboards, and reports.
• Support security awareness initiatives and training.
• Review and correlate security logs.
• Follow up on remediation activities and escalate significant delays.
• Apply security best practices across availability, integrity, confidentiality, risk management, threat modeling, monitoring, incident response, access management, and business continuity.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

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Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT security operations.
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM platforms such as Rapid7, Splunk, or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience with vulnerability management tools such as InsightVM, Nessus, or Qualys.
• Experience with EDR platforms such as CrowdStrike, Sophos, or FireEye.
• Understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, and firewalls.
• Knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Experience with cloud security tools (preferred).
• Familiarity with threat hunting practices (preferred).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices (preferred).

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Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• CompTIA Security+ certification (preferred).
• CompTIA CySA+ certification (preferred).

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Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI‑assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate.
• The pay range provided reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

Benefits for W2 employees regularly scheduled to work 30 + hours per week:

• Medical (choice of 3 plans)
• Dental
• Vision
• Pre‑tax accounts
• Voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Sick time if required by law in the worked‑in state/locality

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Security Reminder

If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an @eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact the appropriate authorities.

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About Eliassen Group

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human‑powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Referral Program

Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer, you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check.