Cyber Security Analyst Job at Robert Half (Chatsworth)

Job Description

We are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to support ongoing security operations and compliance efforts in California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can oversee threat monitoring, strengthen control effectiveness, and help maintain a secure enterprise environment. The role combines hands-on analysis with documentation and audit support, making it well suited for someone comfortable working across both technical and compliance-focused responsibilities.

Job Responsibility

Oversee endpoint and managed detection platforms to identify, investigate, and escalate suspicious activity across the environment
Review security logs and monitoring alerts regularly to detect threats, assess impact, and support timely incident response
Track Active Directory events and user access patterns to uncover unusual behavior and strengthen identity security
Monitor network activity through enterprise security tools and coordinate follow-up actions when anomalies are detected
Evaluate authentication attempts and login trends to help prevent unauthorized access and improve account protection
Support firewall administration tasks, including reviewing rules, assisting with configuration updates, and validating security controls
Maintain compliance-related records and organize supporting evidence for audits, assessments, and internal reviews
Partner with technical and compliance stakeholders to improve cybersecurity processes, reporting, and control documentation

Requirements

10+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, compliance, or a closely related security function
Strong working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, security controls, and compliance standards
Experience preparing for audits, gathering evidence, and maintaining organized compliance documentation
Hands-on familiarity with Active Directory monitoring, firewall technologies, and security event analysis
Background using endpoint protection, detection and response, and managed monitoring solutions in enterprise settings

Nice to have

Experience with technologies such as Check Point, Cisco ASA, configuration management tools, and Microsoft 365 environments is preferred
Prior work supporting Department of Defense or defense contractor security environments is highly preferred
Relevant cybersecurity or compliance certifications are considered a plus

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