Cybersecurity Analyst

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP

Date: 22 hours ago
City: Roswell, Georgia
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year
Contract type: Full time
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Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented cybersecurity professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will help protect our organization’s data, infrastructure, and assets from cyber threats by implementing, monitoring, and improving our cybersecurity controls and practices. A current certificate from ISC2 or ISACA (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA) is required. This position would be based out of our Iselin, NJ or Roswell, GA office and has the potential for a hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze network traffic and security events for signs of compromise or anomalies.
  • Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing.
  • Implement and manage security tools such as SIEM, firewalls, EDR, IDS/IPS, and DLP systems.
  • Respond to and investigate cybersecurity incidents, including root cause analysis and mitigation.
  • Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards (e.g., NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO 27001).
  • Collaborate with IT and business units to assess and improve security posture, especially with application development.
  • Assist in user awareness training and phishing simulations.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security roles.
  • One or more active certifications from ISC2 (e.g., CISSP, SSCP, CCSP) or ISACA (e.g., CISM, CISA).
  • Strong understanding of security technologies, threat modeling, and risk assessment.
  • Experience with cloud security (Azure) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Palo Alto firewalls is a plus.
  • Familiarity with CrowdStrike Falcon is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in regulated industries (finance, government).
  • Knowledge of security frameworks like NIST CSF 2.0 or ISO 27001.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments. If you possess the requisite qualifications and are seeking the challenge of working in a growing firm, please submit your resume in confidence.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

  • Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration. ***

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the Firm.

Salary Description

$80,000-$90,000/annually
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