Cybersecurity Analyst

Maynard Nexsen


Date: 17 hours ago
City: Birmingham, AL
Contract type: Full time
Summary

Maynard Nexsen is seeking to hire a Cybersecurity Analyst to meet growing regulatory and client expectations and ensure comprehensive risk management. This role will provide critical support across governance, operational monitoring, internal compliance, and client-facing due diligence requirements.

Essential Job Functions

  • Assist in policy and procedure development and updates.
  • Track compliance with cybersecurity frameworks and internal controls.
  • Monitor and analyze firewall logs and alerts for anomalies or threats.
  • Act as a secondary operator for CrowdStrike, handling real-time threat detection and response.
  • Run and report on vulnerability assessments, working with teams to drive remediation.
  • Support the CISO in preparation for SOC 2 audits by collecting evidence, mapping controls, and coordinating with auditors.
  • Conduct internal audits to assess effectiveness of security controls.
  • Prepare responses to security questionnaires from clients and business partners.
  • Work with attorneys and intake to ensure timely, accurate, and aligned communication of the company’s security posture.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Proven work experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst or similar role
  • Experience in information security or related field
  • Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques
  • Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them

Educational And Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field is preferred
  • 1-2 years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst
  • Law firm experience preferred

Work Environment And Physical Demands

  • In office position
  • Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
  • Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.

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