Security Analyst – Tier 1
Care Lync
Full-time
Philadelphia, PA
Job description
Role Overview Care Lync is hiring a Cybersecurity Analyst (Tier 1) to support day-to-day security operations, monitor threats, respond to alerts, and help maintain a strong security posture. This is a hands-on early-career role designed for someone who wants to learn, grow, and actively protect real systems - not just read dashboards. Key Responsibilities Monitor security alerts and triage potential threats. Assist with incident response, documentation, and escalation. Support Microsoft security tools including Defender, Entra ID, and Intune. Assist with vulnerability scanning and remediation coordination. Help maintain MFA, Conditional Access, and endpoint security policies. Support HIPAA security compliance and security documentation. Assist with phishing investigations and security awareness efforts. Contribute to security runbooks and process improvement. Required Qualifications 1–2+ years in IT, cybersecurity, or related experience (internships count). Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, authentication, least privilege). Familiarity with Microsoft 365 environments preferred. Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset. Willingness to learn, take ownership, and work collaboratively. Strong documentation and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications (Not Required but Helpful) CompTIA Security+ or working toward it. Exposure to Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, or similar tools. Experience in healthcare or regulated environments. PowerShell or automation curiosity is a plus. What We're Looking For Someone serious about building a cybersecurity career. Detail-oriented, disciplined, and proactive. Able to balance security with real-world operations. Team player who can work with IT, leadership, and compliance. Care Lync is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the provisions of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955 and all requirements imposed pursuant thereto. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religious creed, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination in the provision of any hiring opportunities, care or services. Care Lync will not, directly or through contractual arrangements discriminate its patients, consumers, employees, partners, 3rd party vendors or any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religious creed, disability, sexual identification or any other category protected under law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, religious creed, sexual orientation, ancestry, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual identification or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.