Security Analyst

About Us

Were a growing Managed Services Provider (MSP) dedicated to supporting credit unions with their IT and cybersecurity needs. Our mission is simple: keep our clients technology secure reliable and running smoothly so they can focus on serving their members.

We value teamwork curiosity and innovation and we believe that doing great work should also be fun. If youre eager to build your cybersecurity career in a supportive fast-growing environment youll feel right at home here.

The Position:

The Security Analyst is an entry-level cybersecurity professional responsible for monitoring analyzing and supporting our clients organizations security. This role focuses on operational security and works closely with outsourced Security Operations Centers (SOCs) internal Information Security Officers (ISOs/vCISOs) and third-party vendors. Youll help identify threats respond to incidents support compliance efforts and promote security awareness across our client baseprimarily within the financial services industry.

What Youll Do:

• Monitor Security Systems.
• Continuously review dashboards logs and alerts using SIEM tools to detect suspicious or malicious activity.
• Coordinate Incident Response
  • Work with client SOCs and IT teams to escalate track and resolve security incidents in a timely and effective manner.
• Analyze Network & Security Logs
  • Examine logs from technologies such as SASE and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) to identify unauthorized access or abnormal behavior.
• Identify & Document Threats
  • Detect document and report abnormal activities potential breaches and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Vendor Collaboration
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors to support security requirements and initiatives under the guidance of the ISO or vCISO.
• Vulnerability Assessment
  • Perform regular vulnerability scans and assist in identifying weaknesses misconfigurations and remediation opportunities.
• Compliance Monitoring
  • Help identify gaps in compliance with company policies and industry standards including GLBA and PCI-DSS and recommend corrective actions.
• Audit Support
  • Assist with internal and external audits by gathering and organizing security evidence and documentation.
• Security Awareness Training
  • Support the delivery of security awareness training and initiatives for clients in collaboration with the ISO/CISO.

What You Bring To Pure IT:

• A foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts including threat detection incident response and risk management.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP DNS firewalls VPNs).
• Basic experience with or exposure to security tools log analysis or alert triage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to document findings clearly and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A willingness to learn ask questions and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks or priorities.
• A collaborative mindset and a customer-focused approach to security.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with:
  • SIEM: DefenseStorm Adlumin Arctic Wolf
  • Vulnerability Management: ConnectSecure Qualys Nessus Footprints
  • SASE: Cato
  • Firewalls / IPS: Cisco Umbrella Fortinet FortiGate Palo Alto Panorama
  • Email Security: Microsoft Defender Mimecast Zix Proofpoint
  • Email Authentication: DMARC SPF DKIM
• Industry certifications such as:
  • CompTIA Security
  • ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
  • ISC² SSCP
• Prior experience supporting credit unions or financial institutions

• Location:Tomball TX