What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Security Analyst position at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.?
Job Summary
Key Deliverables and Responsibilities
We are seeking a Security Analyst to join our IT Security Team, specializing in Azure cloud environments. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in cloud security who are eager to make a meaningful impact on our cybersecurity framework.
Key Responsibilities
Cambridge has competitive benefits and promotes a work/life balance to encourage individual success.
Cambridge Overview
Cambridge is a financial solutions firm that provides business support services to thousands of independent financial advisors. These advisors offer personalized investment services including wealth management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals and families across the country. Cambridge provides significant compliance, technology, and transaction processing support to these financial advisors and their offices.
Key Deliverables and Responsibilities
We are seeking a Security Analyst to join our IT Security Team, specializing in Azure cloud environments. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in cloud security who are eager to make a meaningful impact on our cybersecurity framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Azure Security Operations Configure, operate, and manage Azure security services such as Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, and Azure Key Vault to protect cloud assets and data.
- Collaboration & Project Support Partner with IT and Information Security teams on Azure-specific initiatives to ensure secure and scalable cloud deployments.
- Vulnerability Management Identify and remediate vulnerabilities within Azure environments, ensuring timely and effective risk mitigation.
- Threat Monitoring & Incident Detection Monitor Azure threat management systems to detect and assess potential security incidents or breaches.
- Incident Investigation & Response Investigate, analyze, and escalate security incidents related to Azure environments, coordinating with cross-functional teams for swift resolution.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (or similar Azure-focused certifications)
- Additional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security are a plus
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (or similar Azure-focused certifications)
- 3 years of hands-on experience in cloud security, security operations, or a related cybersecurity role.
- Practical experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Entra ID, and Azure Key Vault.
- Working knowledge of Kusto Query Language (KQL), SIEM workflows, incident response, and vulnerability management.
Cambridge has competitive benefits and promotes a work/life balance to encourage individual success.
- Premium benefit package including medical, vision, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
- Vacation/sick time
- 401K retirement plan with company matching program
- Eleven paid holidays
Cambridge Overview
Cambridge is a financial solutions firm that provides business support services to thousands of independent financial advisors. These advisors offer personalized investment services including wealth management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals and families across the country. Cambridge provides significant compliance, technology, and transaction processing support to these financial advisors and their offices.