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Security Analyst, MXDR

nuHarbor
Location
Colchester, Vermont
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Managed Services
Salary
$90,000–$116,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC, MDR or incident response
  • In lieu of a degree, two (2) years of experience in a related technology field and relevant industry certifications
  • Demonstrated experience with SIEM solutions, SOC operations, executing security event triaging and tuning
  • Experience working in SIEM/XDR tools including specifically Microsoft Sentinel or Defender
  • Proven ability to independently investigate and triage security events
  • Experience with security event analysis, log correlation, and threat detection
Nice to have
  • Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) or more years in the Information Technology field
  • Holds relevant industry certifications
  • CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CISSP, etc.
  • Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)
  • Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
What the job really is

As a Security Analyst in the MxDR team at nuHarbor, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of security alert triage, investigation, and resolution across multiple client environments. This role requires you to analyze security incidents, execute incident response procedures, and communicate findings effectively while managing a dynamic queue of alerts. You will work within a 24x7 service delivery model, ensuring timely responses to high-severity incidents and contributing to continuous improvement in security monitoring processes.

Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Generous paid time off
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Annual bonus program with a target opportunity of 10%
Things to weigh
  • Role operates within a 24x7 service delivery model, which may require working non-standard hours
  • High-pressure environment with the need to manage multiple concurrent alerts
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work arrangements
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