About this Security Analyst - Contract Position role at Magnetforensics
Magnetforensics · Remote · United States
Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going
Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.
Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.
With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.
If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you!
Role Summary
This is not a traditional entry-level analyst position.
As a Security Analyst, you will support the day-to-day operations of Magnet Forensics' Information Security program while helping strengthen the organization's security posture through security reviews, vulnerability management, investigations, data protection initiatives, and operational security activities.
You will work closely with the Incident Response & Security Operations Engineer, Security Architecture, Security Governance, IT, Engineering, and business stakeholders to help identify risks, perform initial security assessments, and ensure security requirements are considered throughout the organization.
This role serves as the first phase of Information Security review for infrastructure changes, firewall requests, vulnerability remediation, security exceptions, and operational security activities. You will gather information, perform initial assessments, identify potential concerns, and provide recommendations for review by senior Information Security personnel and Security Architecture.
The ideal candidate enjoys technical problem solving, security analysis, and collaborating with others to improve security while balancing business requirements.
This is a 3-4 month contract role.
What You'll Do
Security Operations Support
- Support daily security operations activities across endpoint, identity, network, cloud, email, and SaaS environments
- Assist with security investigations, evidence collection, and incident response activities
- Support triage and analysis of security alerts and suspicious activity
- Participate in incident reviews, tabletop exercises, and operational readiness activities
- Help identify opportunities to improve security monitoring and operational effectiveness
- Perform initial reviews of firewall requests, firewall rule changes, VPN implementations, and network security modifications
- Gather business requirements, technical details, data flow information, and supporting documentation required for security review
- Identify potential concerns, missing requirements, and deviations from established security standards
- Document findings, observations, and recommendations for review by senior Information Security staff and Security Architecture
- Assist with reviews of infrastructure changes, network architecture updates, and security exceptions
- Support implementation of security best practices related to segmentation, least privilege, and access controls
- Track review outcomes and ensure approved actions are documented and completed
- Support vulnerability identification, prioritization, and remediation activities
- Review vulnerability findings and validate affected systems
- Coordinate remediation activities with IT, Engineering, and system owners
- Validate remediation completion and supporting evidence
- Maintain vulnerability dashboards, reporting, and remediation metrics
- Identify recurring issues and opportunities to strengthen security controls
- Escalate high-risk findings and unresolved issues to senior Information Security staff
- Support Data Loss Prevention (DLP) initiatives and operational activities
- Assist with DLP investigations, reporting, and policy validation
- Support data classification and data protection initiatives
- Help maintain DLP procedures, processes, and documentation
- Participate in awareness and readiness activities related to data protection
- Maintain operational security dashboards and reporting
- Support Power BI metrics, KPI development, and executive reporting
- Assist with security program reporting and operational visibility initiatives
- Track trends and identify opportunities for improvement
- Support ongoing security program measurement and reporting activities
- Develop and maintain security documentation, procedures, and runbooks
- Assist with Jira tracking and workflow management
- Document security findings, recommendations, and remediation activities
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Information Security program
- Help improve consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness of security processes
- Assist with administration and operational support of security technologies
- Support Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, Purview, Proofpoint, Tenable, and related platforms
- Validate security control effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities
- Support security tool implementation, testing, and operational enhancements
- Assist with automation and operational efficiency initiatives
Infrastructure & Network Security Review Support
Vulnerability & Exposure Management
Data Protection & DLP Support
Security Reporting & Analytics
Documentation & Process Improvement
Security Technology Support
What We're Looking For
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Networking, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, networking, infrastructure support, or related technical disciplines
- Experience working in enterprise technology environments
- Demonstrated interest in information security and technology risk management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to gather information and perform structured analysis
- Strong documentation and process discipline
- Ability to balance business requirements and security considerations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Strong desire to learn and develop cybersecurity expertise
- Familiarity with firewall technologies and firewall rule management concepts
- Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VPN technologies, and networking fundamentals
- Exposure to network security concepts including segmentation, least privilege, and Zero Trust principles
- Familiarity with Microsoft Defender XDR
- Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel
- Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID
- Familiarity with Microsoft Purview
- Knowledge of vulnerability management concepts
- Familiarity with DLP and data protection concepts
- Experience with Power BI
- Experience with Jira
- Familiarity with KQL
- Basic scripting or automation experience using PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies
- Security+
- Network+
- CySA+
- SC-900 Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
- SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
- SC-300 Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator
- SC-400 Microsoft Information Protection Administrator
- Other relevant Microsoft Security certifications
Core Skills
What We Want (Preferred)
Certifications (Preferred, Not Required)
Indicators of Success
We’re looking for someone who checks off most, but not all, of the boxes listed in “skills and experiences”. It’s more important to us to find candidates who can display indicators of success through skills they have developed and experiences they have been a part of, than to find folks who have “been there, done that”. We want to be part of your development journey, and we’ll learn as much from you as you learn from us.
How We Work
At Magnet Forensics, we take a hybrid-flexible approach to support your productivity and work-life balance. If you’re within a comfortable travel distance to one of our offices, you’ll occasionally join us in person. How often you’ll come in depends on your department and team needs, typically ranging from weekly to monthly. These in-person moments help us build stronger connections, spark new ideas, and celebrate our successes together. Most days, you can choose what works best for you, while staying in tune with your team’s goals.
We’re excited to welcome you to our team and look forward to achieving great things together - both in the office and wherever you work best!
The Most Important Thing
We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they have demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences:
CARE – We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world.
OWN – We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect.
DEDICATE – We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect.
EVOLVE – We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work.
Here at Magnet Forensics, we are committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways.
Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact aoda@magnetforensics.com should you require any accommodations.
All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position’s job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment.
US Applicants: Magnet Forensics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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