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Kavaliro

Information Security Administrator

Tampa, FL · On-site

$42 - $56/hr

Information Technology Security Administrator (Public Sector) Overview Our public sector client is ... Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is preferred. * At least five (5+) years ...

Digital Hands

IT Security Analyst (Tier 1)

Tampa, FL · On-site

We're seeking a Tier 1 IT Security Analyst to join our Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC) as the first line of response for customer support, monitoring, and ...

Simpro Software

Senior IT Security Engineer

Miami, FL

$101K - $138K/yr

Job Context The Senior IT Security Engineer is a senior individual contributor role responsible for owning and advancing the security, risk management, and compliance posture across internal systems ...

Ascent360

IT Security Analyst (Tier 1)

Tampa, FL · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

We're seeking a Tier 1 IT Security Analyst to join our Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC) as the first line of response for customer support, monitoring, and ...

Digital Hands

IT Security Analyst (Tier 1)

Tampa, FL · On-site

We're seeking a Tier 1 IT Security Analyst to join our Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC) as the first line of response for customer support, monitoring, and ...

Simpro Group

Senior IT Security Engineer

Miami, FL · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Job Context The Senior IT Security Engineer is a senior individual contributor role responsible for owning and advancing the security, risk management, and compliance posture across internal systems ...

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Monarchcasino

IT Security Technician

Atlantis, FL · On-site

$23.25 - $31.50/hr

Must be willing to be on the Security Tech On-Call rotation CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: * Certification is preferred. * A++ * Certified Facilities Locksmith * Certified Bench Technician ***Must adhere ...

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An IT Security Associate helps protect an organization’s computer systems and networks from security threats, such as cyberattacks or data breaches. They assist with monitoring security tools, analyzing potential vulnerabilities, and responding to incidents under the supervision of more senior security professionals. Their daily tasks may include updating security software, conducting audits, and helping train staff on best practices. This entry-level role is crucial for maintaining a secure IT environment and often serves as a starting point for a career in cybersecurity.

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IT Security Analyst (USI5) (1512)

Miramar, FL • On-site

VSE Corporation
Transportation and Warehousing • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about VSE Corporationexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Own the triage and investigation of all security alerts and incidents, serving as the primary responder and escalation point.

  • Perform advanced analysis of security alerts, identify true positives, and recommend containment and remediation strategies.

  • Collaborate with various teams to harden environments, support security audits, and improve detection and response processes.

Job description

About the VSE IT Team
We are a customer-driven global IT organization providing innovative, secure, and reliable technology to empower the growth of tomorrow. As part of the security team, you will defend the systems, data, and relationships that make that growth possible, building the cyber resiliency our customers and partners depend on to keep aircraft flying.
SUMMARY: The IT Security Analyst II serves as the primary internal responder and a critical member of VSE's cybersecurity defense team, responsible for proactive threat detection, in-depth analysis, and end-to-end incident response. This hands-on role owns the discovery, triage, investigation, and resolution lifecycle for all alerts escalated by VSE's managed SOC partner, driving containment and remediation while coordinating with IT, Security, Application, Service Desk, and Infrastructure teams to minimize business impact. The IT Security Analyst II acts as a subject matter expert for key security technologies and plays a key role in continuously improving VSE's overall security posture across its aviation aftermarket, distribution, manufacturing, and MRO operations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Own the triage and investigation of all security alerts and incidents in alignment with VSE's Incident Response (IR) framework, serving as the primary responder and escalation point in coordination with VSE's managed SOC partner.
  • Perform advanced analysis of security alerts from multiple sources to identify true positives, detect emerging threats, and recommend containment and remediation strategies.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated incidents from Tier I analysts and managed SOC partners.
  • Own and continuously improve the incident response playbooks, ensuring procedures evolve with threat intelligence and adversarial trends.
  • Develop and implement SIEM use cases, correlation rules, and dashboards to improve detection accuracy and operational efficiency.
  • Manage and maintain endpoint, email, and cloud security platforms - ensuring configurations, policies, and rules are optimized for evolving threats.
  • Conduct phishing simulations and user behavior analysis; lead targeted awareness campaigns for high-risk groups.
  • Perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents and propose technical or procedural remediation plans.
  • Collaborate closely with Network, Infrastructure, and Cloud teams to harden environments and ensure consistent enforcement of security controls.
  • Support security audits, penetration testing activities, and red/blue/purple team exercises - driving follow-up actions to closure.
  • Generate metrics, reports, and trend analysis to inform leadership and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Act as the technical lead for specific security domains (e.g., SOAR/SIEM operations, incident response).
  • Guide team members in threat analysis and incident handling.
  • Contribute to policy and process development, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks and industry best practices.
  • Lead post-incident reviews and lessons-learned sessions to improve detection and response maturity.
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, and relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or related security domains.
  • Proven hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and email security technologies.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to correlate logs across multiple systems to identify patterns and potential compromises.
  • Proficient with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or like automate investigative tasks.
  • Working knowledge of Azure and Microsoft 365 security stacks, including Entra, Defender for Cloud, and Intune.
  • Understanding of cloud security principles (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and identity management concepts (MFA, PKI, RBAC).
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills; able to articulate complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and make sound decisions in high-pressure scenarios.
  • Engage directly with end users following a triggered security event (e.g., phishing link clicked, or malware executed), investigate the sequence of actions, determine scope, and impact, and communicate required next steps to the user and response team.
  • Coordinate with IT and infrastructure teams to isolate affected endpoints, remove them from the network, ensure account integrity, provide replacement assets if needed, and restore user productivity while minimizing business disruption.
  • Design and deliver targeted remedial training or awareness follow-up to users when security incidents occur, helping to reduce repeat events and strengthen the human element of defense.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
  • Master's degree
  • CompTIA Security+ CE (required); additional advanced certifications such as CySA+, CASP+, or SANS (GCIA, GCIH, GMON) are strongly preferred.
  • Experience in tuning SIEM detections and authoring correlation rules.
  • Hands-on experience with Sentinel One, CrowdStrike, or similar EDR services
  • Experience conducting or participating in tabletop and red/purple team exercises.
  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and cyber kill chain analysis.
  • Familiarity with NIST CSF, 800-171, ISO 27001 or similar frameworks.
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives or incident response efforts.

OTHER:
  • Participation in on-call rotation for after-hours incident escalation.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. VSE considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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