Remote Cybersecurity Analyst in New York
Description
Remote Cybersecurity Analyst in New York
🌟 Introduction: Join the Mission to Secure Tomorrow
Step into a career where your skills protect what matters. As a Remote Cybersecurity Analyst based in New York, you’ll be part of a tech-savvy and people-first team dedicated to keeping digital landscapes secure. More than just monitoring systems, your work will instill confidence, safeguard data, and foster innovation across departments.
Our organization embraces a remote-first philosophy built on empathy, respect, and connection. You’ll be joining an environment where individual strengths are celebrated and where collaboration shapes everything we do. Here, your insights, background, and ideas are welcomed and valued.
🔐 What You’ll Be Doing
Every day in cybersecurity brings a new puzzle to solve. Your analytical instincts and commitment to detail will ensure we anticipate and counter digital risks before they escalate. Your core responsibilities include:
- Tracking and analyzing network traffic for irregular patterns or unauthorized activity
- Investigating security alerts and providing actionable responses
- Running system-wide vulnerability scans and guiding remediation strategies
- Coordinating with engineering teams to implement robust security protocols
- Taking part in incident response activities from containment to root cause analysis
- Documenting reports and audit logs to support internal and external compliance
- Staying current with threat intelligence to advise on potential risk areas
- Supporting data privacy initiatives and secure software development standards
This role isn’t just about prevention—it’s about enabling innovation while keeping operations safe.
🤝 How We Work Together
Remote doesn’t mean distant. Our team stays connected through purposeful communication, shared learning, and cross-functional teamwork. You’ll participate in real-time collaborations, virtual brainstorming sessions, and knowledge-sharing forums that value your input.
We believe in nurturing an environment where inclusion is more than a value—it's a lived experience. Whether you're changing industries, early in your career, or bringing decades of experience, you’ll find support and camaraderie in every direction.
🧰 The Tools of the Trade
As a cybersecurity professional, your digital toolkit is crucial. You’ll be equipped with leading technologies that align with industry best practices and enable proactive protection:
- SIEM solutions like Splunk, Sumo Logic, and IBM QRadar
- Endpoint detection software such as Carbon Black and SentinelOne
- Vulnerability scanning tools like Nessus, Tenable, and OpenVAS
- Cloud-native monitoring for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments
- Secure shell access, encryption tools, and token-based authentication
- Automation scripts via Python or Bash for efficiency
Our tech stack is designed to empower, not overwhelm, allowing you to focus on meaningful and secure outcomes.
🎓 Skills and Experience That Make You a Great Fit
We’re looking for security professionals who combine curiosity, critical thinking, and technical confidence. The ideal candidate will bring:
- At least 3 years of professional experience in cybersecurity or IT security operations
- Hands-on exposure to threat detection and mitigation strategies
- Working knowledge of cloud security and infrastructure hardening
- Awareness of industry standards, including NIST, ISO, and SOC 2
- Clear communication skills for translating technical information
- Educational background in fields like computing, information assurance, or cybersecurity, or equivalent hands-on experience
Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, or CEH are a plus but not required. If you’ve developed your skills through experience, we welcome that path as well.
🌈 Our Culture: Everyone Belongs
We’re proud of the culture we’ve created—one that’s inclusive, adaptive, and respectful of your journey. Our workplace brings together professionals from a diverse range of life experiences, perspectives, and identities. We support every teammate through:
- Inclusive leadership that values transparency and humility
- Peer mentorship opportunities and inclusive onboarding
- Employee groups representing a spectrum of communities
- Policies that support mental health, parenting, and identity-based needs
We strive to be an equal opportunity employer, where your whole self is valued and embraced.
💼 What You’ll Receive in Return
We want you to feel supported, inspired, and excited about what’s ahead. Our benefits include:
- Competitive annual salary of $132,016 with performance incentives
- Work-from-anywhere flexibility and a remote-friendly team culture
- Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Paid holidays, personal days, and mental health time
- Matching 401(k) plans to invest in your future
- Learning stipends and resources for certifications
- Access to wellness programs and digital mental health tools
This is a people-first organization—your well-being matters.
🚀 Your Career Path: Growing with Purpose
This role isn’t a final destination—it’s a powerful stepping stone. We invest in internal career mobility with clear paths into:
- Security architecture and engineering roles
- Leadership in information assurance and policy design
- Specialized paths in cloud security, DevSecOps, and compliance
You’ll work with a career advisor to chart your personalized growth journey with continuous learning, mentorship, and hands-on training.
📣 Apply Now: Let’s Build a Safer Digital World
If you’re passionate about defending what matters and building tech that respects people, you’re in the right place. We’re looking for sharp thinkers, inclusive collaborators, and those who believe cybersecurity is as much about people as it is about protocols.
Apply today to be part of a remote-first team where your voice matters and your impact is tangible.
Together, we’ll make digital environments safer for everyone.