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Micro Control Company

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IT Security Analyst II / III

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Summary

IT Security Analyst at Micro Control Company in Arden Hills, MN, protecting the organization's systems and data by monitoring security events, investigating incidents, running vulnerability assessments, and managing tools like SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar), Microsoft Defender, Active Directory/Entra ID, firewalls, and IDS/IPS while supporting compliance (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).

This salary information serves as a general guideline. Final offers are based on various factors, including qualifications, skills, experience, and other job-related criteria.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(K) with Roth option, Life & Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement & Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus.

Job Summary:

The IT Security Analyst is responsible for protecting organizational systems, networks, applications, and data from cyber threats. The role includes monitoring security events, investigating incidents, assessing vulnerabilities, implementing security controls, and supporting compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

· Monitor security systems, alerts, and logs for suspicious activity.

· Investigate and respond to security incidents.

· Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation.

· Analyze security risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

· Manage SIEM, EDR, antivirus, firewall, and IDS/IPS tools.

· Conduct security audits and compliance reviews.

· Deliver security awareness training.

· Maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation.

· Collaborate with IT teams to implement security best practices.

· Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field

· 2+ years of cybersecurity or IT experience.

· Knowledge of network security, Windows and Linux, cloud security, IAM, vulnerability management, and security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, or ISO 27001.

· Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar

· Microsoft Defender Suite

· Active Directory and Entra ID

· PowerShell scripting

Preferred Qualifications:

· 1-2 years of experience in ERP (e.g. Infor, NetSuite, SAP) systems.

· Experience in Infor ERP or other MRP/ERP system.

· Certifications(CompTIA Security+, Microsoft)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Must be able to perform sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods of time.

· Ability to periodically stand, walk, crouch, stoop, bend, and reach across all planes.

· Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment for extended periods of time.

· Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, and ability to adjust focus.

· May be required to lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, 0 - 10% of time.

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