Security Operations Analyst - Information Technology - Erie

Barber National Institute • Erie, PA

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About The Position

As a Security Operations Analyst, you will play a critical role in protecting our organization, our data, and—most importantly—our mission of making dreams come true. You will serve as a frontline defender against cybersecurity threats, responding to incidents, leading advanced investigations, strengthening resilience through disaster recovery and business continuity planning, and partnering across teams to maintain a strong and compliant security posture.What You’ll BringA passion for cybersecurity and protecting mission-critical systems in a purpose-driven environment.Strong analytical and investigative skills to identify, assess, and respond to complex security incidents.The ability to lead deeper-level investigations into abnormal behaviors or system deviations, determine exploit paths, and implement corrective measures to prevent reoccurrence.Experience producing clear documentation, runbooks, incident reports, and executive-ready presentations.Confidence developing and delivering training materials and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and work effectively across teams.Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging threats and industry trends.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following:Security operations or incident responseNetwork operations or IT auditEnterprise risk managementPenetration testing or red team activities
• Hands-on experience with:SIEM, XDR, or security monitoring platformsNetwork and security technologies such as firewalls and IDS/IPSVulnerability assessment and risk identification tools
• Experience contributing to business continuity planning, disaster recovery efforts, risk assessments, or compliance reviews.
• Familiarity with information security frameworks such as ISO 27000, COBIT, or NIST 800-series.
• A valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred—but not required—certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or EC‑Council certifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and triaging security alerts from SIEM and XDR platforms.
• Conducting multi-source investigations to identify internal and external threats.
• Performing containment and eradication actions during active incidents, including isolating affected assets, removing malicious components, and restoring secure configurations.
• Leading advanced investigations into suspicious activity and system anomalies.
• Documenting incidents, root cause analyses, and remediation plans for IT teams and leadership.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of disaster recovery and business continuity documentation and procedures.
• Identifying vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and policy gaps across systems and environments.
• Collaborating with infrastructure, application, and detection teams to enhance security controls and prevention mechanisms.
• Supporting compliance reporting, SOC metrics, and SLA tracking.
• Researching emerging threats, attack techniques, and evolving security technologies.
• Developing and delivering security awareness or technical training sessions.

Benefits

• Healthcare Highmark Medical and Mental Health  Delta Dental and Davis Vision Coverage Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts Teladoc Virtual Health
• Financial Well-being 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match On-Demand Pay Employee Referral Bonus Program Student Loan Forgiveness College Scholarship & Tuition Discounts Employee Discounts
• Life & Family Support Company Paid Life Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Erie Campus- discounted on-site weekday childcare Employee discounts for select BNI events and services Generous Paid Time Off Seven Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level