Senior Security Analyst

About the Role

We’re seeking an experiencedSecurity Analyst who can operate independently, take ownership of complex security initiatives, and contribute to policy development and risk management across an enterprise environment. This individual will work within a Microsoft-centric ecosystem to secure infrastructure, enforce compliance standards, and strengthen organizational resilience against threats.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re self-driven, collaborative, and confident in both hands-on technical work and documentation — someone who canread, write, and enforce policies while staying deeply technical in security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitorenterprise firewalls and ensure proper network segmentation and access control.

• OverseeAzure AD andActive Directory security — implementing and maintaining group policies, RBAC, and Zero Trust configurations.

• AdministerMicrosoft security tools such as Defender, Sentinel, Entra, and Purview.

• Lead and documentincident response processes, including phishing remediation, forensics, and root cause analysis.

• Conductvulnerability management — discovery, tracking, reporting, and coordination with IT for remediation.

• Author and maintainsecurity policies, procedures, and runbooks aligned with frameworks likeNIST 800-171,ISO 27001, andCUI standards.

• Collaborate with compliance and infrastructure teams to ensure systems meet regulatory and export-controlled data requirements.

• Provide ongoing monitoring and reporting to leadership on key security metrics and risks.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security operations.

• Proven ability towork independently with minimal supervision and high accountability.

• Strong knowledge of theMicrosoft ecosystem (Azure AD, Active Directory, Defender, Sentinel, Entra, Purview).

• Experience writing and maintainingsecurity documentation and policies.

• Familiarity withfirewall management, network segmentation, vulnerability tools (Tenable, Qualys, or Nessus).

• Understanding ofCUI, ITAR, NIST, DFARS, and other federal compliance frameworks.

• Scripting experience (PowerShell or Python) for automation or policy enforcement preferred.

• Relevant certifications such asCISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+, or similar are highly desired.

• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Why Join

• Competitive compensation($120k -$135k), Can go higher for right candidate

• Comprehensive health benefits, PTO, and tuition assistance

• Up to $10,000 relocation assistance

• Work that directly supports research, innovation, and education with national impact.

• A culture that values initiative, collaboration, and personal growth.