Cyber Security Analyst

Finance of America

Cyber Security Analyst responsible for security investigations and leading incident responses. Working with cloud and security tools in a remote role at Finance of America.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct deep investigations into security events
Correlate data across multiple platforms
Lead incident response activities for moderate-complexity threats
Refine detection logic and improve SOC workflows
Provide guidance to Level I analysts
Utilize Crowdstrike, Azure/M365, Elastic/Kibana for event correlation
Lead investigations for escalated alerts
Perform containment actions following established procedures
Review and tune detections and alerts
Participate in threat hunting missions
Document incident timelines and root causes
Maintain awareness of current threats and security policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years experience in cyber security analysis or a related role
Foundational understanding of networking, operating systems, and security principles
Strong knowledge of security event triage, threat indicators, and common attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK familiarity preferred)
Experience and working knowledge in: Azure/M365 Security, CrowdStrike Falcon, Elastic/Kibana, JIRA, and Endpoint/Network Security Fundamentals
Experience performing incident containment and coordinating with IT or cloud engineering teams
Ability to read and interpret logs from endpoints, cloud systems, email security tools, and authentication platforms
Basic understanding of Windows and Linux system behaviors
Familiarity with phishing indicators, malware behaviors, user account anomalies, and suspicious network activity
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced 24/7 SOC environment
Clear written communication for documenting investigations
High attention to detail and disciplined adherence to procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off benefits
Flexible spending account
401(k) with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

cyber security analysissecurity event triagethreat indicatorsincident containmentnetworking principlesoperating systems principlessecurity principleslog interpretationphishing indicatorsmalware behaviors

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingproblem-solvingclear written communicationattention to detaildisciplineguidanceleadershipcollaborationadaptabilitytime management