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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst

CompanyAvalonBay Communities
LocationArlington, VA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad, Junior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 1+ years in IT/networking across multiple OS environments
  • 1+ years in InfoSec operations including incident response, identity management, and vulnerability mitigation
  • Experience administering Microsoft 365 tools such as Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange Online, and Intune
  • Scripting or query language experience (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or KQL) strongly preferred
  • Ability to detect, investigate, and mitigate information security threats
  • Strong communication skills to translate technical needs into business-friendly terms
  • Eagerness to stay current on security technologies and threats
  • Availability outside standard business hours, as needed

Responsibilities

  • Monitor logs, alerts, and tools to identify unusual or suspicious activity
  • Investigate and respond to potential security incidents and vulnerabilities
  • Recommend and implement mitigation strategies
  • Manage security for operating systems, apps, network devices, identity platforms, and more
  • Ensure alignment with internal policies, industry best practices, and vendor guidelines
  • Handle user requests related to account access, networking, email, system troubleshooting, and more
  • Triage tickets, automate recurring workflows, and escalate complex issues
  • Stay up to date with IT security trends, tools, and emerging threats
  • Perform gap assessments and advise on improvements
  • Build dashboards to track security metrics and trends
  • Maintain system documentation, SOPs, and user guides
  • Develop content and initiatives to enhance security awareness company-wide
  • Conduct third-party risk assessments and support audits
  • Serve as the go-to security expert for internal teams and external auditors

Preferred Qualifications

  • Scripting or query language experience (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or KQL) strongly preferred