Cybersecurity Analyst – SOC & Vulnerability Management(HYBRID)

Job Description

• Monitor, triage, and analyze alerts from enterprise detection, monitoring, and security platforms. • Perform analytical investigation of alerts to determine legitimacy, root cause, and business relevance, distinguishing genuine threats from false positives. • Support configuration tuning and ongoing optimization of alerting systems under direction, improving signal quality and reducing noise. • Participate in the configuration, execution, and review of enterprise vulnerability scanning and assessment activities in collaboration with cross-functional IT teams. • Analyze vulnerability data from multiple sources, including endpoint protection and scanning platforms, to understand exposure, severity, and environmental relevance. • Export, normalize, and curate vulnerability data into clear, well-organized lists to support prioritization and remediation planning. • Research vulnerabilities to provide additional context on exploitability, impact, and remediation options. • Support remediation efforts by tracking progress, validating updates, and maintaining visibility into vulnerability status for reporting and follow-up. • Work closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and IT leadership to ensure consistent awareness and no surprises. • Proactively share observations, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement. • Communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels, both verbally and in writing - comfortable reaching out, following up, and keeping others informed. • Explore new or enhanced features in existing security tools and raise recommendations when they could benefit Balchems environment. • Support the administration and maintenance of data loss prevention (DLP) and information protection controls designed to safeguard company data.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. • 3-5 years of experience in security operations, vulnerability management, or endpoint protection analysis. • Exceptional communication and follow-through - keeps others informed and initiates discussion when needed. • Familiarity with enterprise-class detection, endpoint protection, and vulnerability assessment technologies. • Understanding of CVE analysis, remediation coordination, and risk-based prioritization. • Exposure to SIEM platforms and log-based investigation in an enterprise environment is nice to have. • Familiarity with Active Directory, group policies, or enterprise configuration baselines is nice to have. • Experience with scripting, automation, or reporting (PowerShell, Python, Power BI, etc.) is nice to have. • Cybersecurity or cloud security certifications are welcome but not required - real-world experience and curiosity matter most. • Travel between locations may be required (NY/NJ)

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

• Monitor, triage, and analyze alerts from enterprise detection, monitoring, and security platforms. • Perform analytical investigation of alerts to determine legitimacy, root cause, and business relevance, distinguishing genuine threats from false positives. • Support configuration tuning and ongoing optimization of alerting systems under direction, improving signal quality and reducing noise. • Participate in the configuration, execution, and review of enterprise vulnerability scanning and assessment activities in collaboration with cross-functional IT teams. • Analyze vulnerability data from multiple sources, including endpoint protection and scanning platforms, to understand exposure, severity, and environmental relevance. • Export, normalize, and curate vulnerability data into clear, well-organized lists to support prioritization and remediation planning. • Research vulnerabilities to provide additional context on exploitability, impact, and remediation options. • Support remediation efforts by tracking progress, validating updates, and maintaining visibility into vulnerability status for reporting and follow-up. • Work closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and IT leadership to ensure consistent awareness and no surprises. • Proactively share observations, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement. • Communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels, both verbally and in writing - comfortable reaching out, following up, and keeping others informed. • Explore new or enhanced features in existing security tools and raise recommendations when they could benefit Balchems environment. • Support the administration and maintenance of data loss prevention (DLP) and information protection controls designed to safeguard company data.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 90000

Salary Max : $ 110000

Currency Type : USD