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Job Description

Job Title: Security Analyst
Department: IT Workplace, Infrastructure and Security
Reports to: Director of IT Workplace, Infrastructure and Security
FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:
The Security Analyst plays a critical role in safeguarding Sunland's corporate and operational technology environments. This role focuses on network security, cloud security, endpoint protection, identity governance, and compliance frameworks. The ideal candidate is hands-on, collaborative, and capable of coordinating across IT Infrastructure, Applications, Operations, and end-user support teams.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Network & Perimeter Security: Manage, monitor, and optimize FortiGate firewalls, security policies, VPNs, and intrusion prevention; maintain firewall rule governance and support segmentation efforts.
• Cloud & Identity Security: Administer and improve security posture in Microsoft Azure, including Conditional Access, identity protection, and secure configuration baselines.
• Identity Management: Manage Entra ID, identity lifecycle tasks, privileged access controls, and directory hygiene; support and maintain Active Directory and hybrid identity integrations.
• Endpoint & Email Security: Manage endpoint protection tools including Cylance and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint; support and tune Mimecast email security policies, threat mitigation, and anti-phishing controls.
• Security Operations (SIEM & SOAR): Utilize Microsoft security technologies (Defender XDR, Sentinel, Defender for Cloud/Identity) for alerting, correlation, log analytics, and advanced hunting.
• Risk & Compliance: Help develop and maintain security controls aligned with COBIT and NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF); support security documentation and audit readiness.
• Vulnerability Management: Assist with vulnerability scanning, remediation tracking, and reporting using Tenable.
• BCRS & Disaster Recovery: Coordinate Business Continuity & Resilience Strategy (BCRS) activities and facilitate Disaster Recovery Tabletop Exercises.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with Systems and User Support teams on escalations, patching, and incident response; provide guidance on security-related projects.
• Assist End User Support team: All members of our team are grounded in the need to ensure our end users are supported. We all watch the ticket queue and jump in to help the helpdesk as a main role in our jobs.

• Carries out responsibilities as directed by the Director of IT Infrastructure & Security in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training employees and directing work related to security protocols.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: none

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, systems administration, or infrastructure security.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
College degree preferred or equivalent experience. 3-5 years of experience in a warehouse or corporate IT environment is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents, including protocols, standard operating procedures, customer orders, and pick tickets.

REASONING ABILITY:
Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.
• Relevant certifications (Security+, CySA+, Azure Security Engineer, CISSP, OSCP, etc.) are preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Hampton Park office, Greenville SC, onsite day shift Monday through Friday.
• Travel: There will be some travel as part of the job. Visiting remote warehouses in state or out of state. Plan for 20% travel. During times of new build outs, travel may increase.
• Physical: Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed; requires walking primarily on a level surface throughout the day. Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision. Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Environment: Performance of this position primarily occurs in an office setting but may require periodic exposure to warehouse areas where personal protective equipment (safety glasses, foot protection) is required.

Note: This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.