Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Description

PCI Pharma is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join its growing Information Security team. This individual will support day-to-day cybersecurity operations by monitoring security tools, responding to alerts, managing security-related tickets, and assisting with cybersecurity initiatives across the enterprise. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys balancing operational security responsibilities with project-based security work. This position is remote and will likely convert to a permanent employee after a successful 6-month contract period.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, and respond to cybersecurity alerts generated by enterprise security tools.

• Investigate security events and escalate incidents as appropriate.

• Manage and prioritize cybersecurity tickets while meeting defined SLAs.

• Perform analysis and remediation activities for security findings and vulnerabilities.

• Support the administration and maintenance of cybersecurity technologies including: o Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) o Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) o Vulnerability Management Platforms o Email Security Tools o Identity & Access Management Solutions

• Partner with infrastructure, networking, and application teams to resolve security-related issues.

• Assist with cybersecurity projects, implementations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, investigations, recommendations, and resolutions.

• Support security audits, compliance activities, and reporting requirements.

• Contribute to process improvements that enhance overall security operations effectiveness.

• Participate in a light, rotating on-call schedule.

• On-call responsibilities are expected approximately one month at a time, once or twice per year.

• Respond to critical cybersecurity alerts and high-priority incidents during assigned on-call periods.

Skills and Requirements

• 2-5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, security operations, or related IT disciplines.

• Experience working within a ticketing environment and managing work against service-level agreements (SLAs).

• Experience monitoring and responding to security alerts and incidents.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts including: o Threat Detection & Response o Vulnerability Management o Endpoint Security o Identity & Access Management o Security Monitoring

• Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, Sentinel, Tenable, Qualys, Splunk, Rapid7, or similar technologies.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

• Experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, or life sciences.

• Familiarity with NIST, CIS, or other cybersecurity frameworks.

• Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GSEC, or similar.

• Experience supporting cloud security initiatives in Azure or AWS environments.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].