Cyber Security Analyst

Overview

• World Business Lenders (WBL) is a privately held portfolio lender specializing in real estate-secured business loans for underserved businesses. WBL operates with a fully remote, multinational workforce and an experienced executive leadership team.
• Typically, the work schedule is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, though additional hours may be required based on business needs.

About the Role

• The Cybersecurity Engineer helps protect WBL systems, devices, and information. This entry-level role monitors security activity, investigates alerts, and supports improvements to security controls under the direction of the Cybersecurity Team Lead and Infrastructure & Security Manager.

Key Responsibilities 

• Monitor security alerts and logs; investigate suspicious activity, document findings, and promptly escalate potential incidents. 

• Support incident response using established procedures, including evidence collection and approved containment actions. 

• Run vulnerability scans, track remediation with system owners, and verify that assigned findings are resolved. 

• Assist with endpoint protection, email security, identity and access controls, and secure system configuration. 

• Support access reviews, multifactor authentication, and least-privilege controls; identify and report exceptions. 

• Maintain security procedures, incident records, and audit evidence; help deliver employee security awareness activities. 

• Work with cloud, development, and Help Desk teams to implement approved security changes and resolve issues. 

Requirements

Required Qualifications 

• Strong spoken and written English, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly and write accurate documentation. 

• Foundational knowledge of networking, Windows or Linux, authentication, common threats, and security controls. 

• Practical exposure to security tools through coursework, labs, personal projects, internships, or employment; prior professional experience is not required. 

• Ability to review logs, follow investigation procedures, prioritize tasks, and recognize when to escalate. 

• Relevant education, technical training, or equivalent demonstrated skills; careful handling of confidential information. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Exposure to Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID, or comparable security platforms. 

• Basic PowerShell or Python skills and familiarity with vulnerability scanning or SIEM tools. 

• Security certifications or related training; experience supporting financial services environments.

Remote Work Requirements 

Available during U.S. Eastern business hours. Reliable internet connection, a dedicated workspace, and the ability to work independently and communicate consistently with a distributed team. 

Key Performance Measures 

Timely alert review and escalation; accurate investigation records; completion of assigned remediation and access reviews; quality of documentation and teamwork. 

Benefits

What We Offer

  Compensation  in USD.

️  Benefits  include paid time off (PTO).

  Work Environment:  Fully remote work environment.

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