Junior IT Security Analyst

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Job Summary:

Astro Pak is the nation's leading precision cleaning and passivation contractor specializing in on-site cleaning of high purity gas and fluid systems. The IT Security Analyst will be responsible for safeguarding enterprise systems, monitoring for cybersecurity threats, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively monitor the environment to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats

• Investigate real-time alerts and historical logs for potential security or compliance issues

• Lead threat-hunting efforts to identify vulnerabilities before they are exploited

• Own the internal vulnerability management program, identifying and resolving security gaps

• Coordinate annual cybersecurity assessments and penetration tests

• Research emerging threats and advise on pre-emptive risk mitigation strategies

• Provide technical guidance on network, system, and application security

• Monitor and assess new security technologies to recommend improvements

• Manage security systems and tools used by the Information Security team

• Help ensure alignment with compliance frameworks like NIST, ISO, and COBIT

• Support initiatives related to U.S. Export Control Law compliance

• Document security processes and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teams

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required

• 1–3 years in a security analyst or similar IT security role

• Experience implementing or enforcing frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, or ISO

• Hands-on knowledge of security tools and technologies (e.g., Proofpoint, Arctic Wolf, Microsoft XDR, Sentinel, Fortinet)

• Proficiency in Windows PowerShell

• Solid understanding of Microsoft enterprise technologies: Azure, Active Directory, SQL, Office365, and Windows servers/desktops

• Strong communication and writing skills to translate complex security issues for a broad audience

• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive security initiatives from start to finish

• Must be able to comply with the U.S. Export Control Laws

Company:

Astro Pak is a company that provides passivation and industrial cleaning services. Founded in 1959, the company is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.