Security Operations Analyst - Information Technology - Erie

Overview

Based in Erie, PA, as a Security Operations Analyst, you will play a critical role in protecting our organization, our data, and—most importantly—our mission of making dreams come true.

You will serve as a frontline defender against cybersecurity threats, responding to incidents, leading advanced investigations, strengthening resilience through disaster recovery and business continuity planning, and partnering across teams to maintain a strong and compliant security posture.

What You’ll Bring


* A passion for cybersecurity and protecting mission-critical systems in a purpose-driven environment.


* Strong analytical and investigative skills to identify, assess, and respond to complex security incidents.


* The ability to lead deeper-level investigations into abnormal behaviors or system deviations, determine exploit paths, and implement corrective measures to prevent reoccurrence.


* Experience producing clear documentation, runbooks, incident reports, and executive-ready presentations.


* Confidence developing and delivering training materials and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.


* A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and work effectively across teams.


* Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging threats and industry trends.

What You’ll Have


* A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field.


* At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following:
+ Security operations or incident response
+ Network operations or IT audit
+ Enterprise risk management
+ Penetration testing or red team activities


* Hands-on experience with:
+ SIEM, XDR, or security monitoring platforms
+ Network and security technologies such as firewalls and IDS/IPS
+ Vulnerability assessment and risk identification tools


* Experience contributing to business continuity planning, disaster recovery efforts, risk assessments, or compliance reviews.


* Familiarity with information security frameworks such as ISO 27000, COBIT, or NIST 800-series.


* Preferred—but not required—certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or EC‑Council certifications.


* A valid driver’s license.

A Typical Day May Include


* Monitoring and triaging security alerts from SIEM and XDR platforms.


* Conducting multi-source investigations to identify internal and external threats.


* Performing containment and eradication actions during active incidents, including isolating affected assets, removing malicious components, and restoring secure configurations.


* Leading advanced investigations into suspicious activity and system anomalies.


* Documenting incidents, root cause analyses, and remediation plans for IT teams and leadership.


* Supporting the development and maintenanc...