Senior Security Analyst

Senior Security Analyst

Location:

Aurora, Ohio – On-site

Employment type:

Full-time

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events across Layer Zero’s IT environment. This role requires a proactive professional with strong technical skills who can identify risks, investigate incidents, and support the implementation of security controls and best practices.

• Monitor security alerts, logs, and dashboards for potential threats.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, escalating as needed.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation efforts.
• Support compliance initiatives and audits (e.g., ISO, NIST, SOC).
• Maintain documentation of policies, procedures, and incident reports.
• Manage endpoint protection, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and SIEM tools.
• Ensure timely patching and updates across systems.
• Collaborate with IT teams to enforce access controls and data protection practices.
• Stay current on emerging threats, tools, and best practices.
• Recommend improvements to security architecture and processes.
• Provide training and awareness to employees on cybersecurity practices.

• Familiarity with SIEM platforms, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection tools.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
• 2–4 years of experience in IT security or systems administration.

• Competitive pay with performance incentives
• 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• 3 weeks PTO, 8 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays

• Impact:
  Develop your skills and expertise in a rapidly growing industry, with your work directly influencing the success of mission‑critical projects.
• Innovation:
  Immerse yourself in an environment that celebrates forward‑thinking and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative spirit:
  Work closely with engineers, marketers, and other professionals to bring ideas to life.
• Grow with us:
  We are committed to your personal and professional development, offering endless opportunities to improve your skills and advance your career.

At Layer Zero, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.