Kairos Power - IT Security Analyst

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, training, and applicable work experience. • 4+ years of relevant work experience in IT security, cybersecurity operations, security operations, or a closely related technical security role. • Hands-on experience analyzing security events and alerts using SIEM platforms, endpoint detection and response tools, vulnerability scanners, firewalls, and ticketing systems. • Experience supporting identity, access, and endpoint security technologies, including Microsoft 365, Entra ID, SSO, MFA, endpoint management, or zero-trust initiatives. • Experience supporting vulnerability management, security incident response, or security control administration. • Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001, or similar standards is preferred. • Professional certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, or similar are preferred. • Prior work experience in a highly regulated industry, government contractor environment, engineering organization, industrial/manufacturing company, and/or energy company is preferred. • Prior work experience in a high-growth or rapidly scaling environment is preferred. • Working knowledge of networking principles, endpoint security, identity and access management, cloud services, and common cybersecurity controls. • Working knowledge of security incident response principles and processes, including investigation, escalation, containment, remediation, recovery, and documentation. • Ability to independently analyze routine and moderately complex security alerts and events, identify relevant patterns and indicators, and determine appropriate response or escalation. • Ability to assess cybersecurity risks and prioritize remediation activities based on severity, likelihood, business impact, asset criticality, and established organizational criteria. • Ability to analyze vulnerability findings, distinguish actionable risk from lower-priority findings, and coordinate remediation through closure. • Ability to develop and interpret cybersecurity metrics, reports, and trend data related to incidents, vulnerabilities, compliance, and remediation progress. • Ability to collaborate effectively with IT infrastructure teams, application owners, business stakeholders, third-party vendors, and managed service providers to investigate security issues and implement corrective actions. • Ability to apply cybersecurity policies, standards, and control requirements in support of security operations, audits, compliance reviews, and control assessments. • Ability to administer and monitor assigned security technologies and controls within established configurations, standards, and procedures. • Ability to maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready security documentation and control evidence. • Ability to manage multiple security priorities and assigned remediation activities in a changing operational environment. • Ability to analyze technical security problems and identify practical, risk-based solutions. • Ability to communicate cybersecurity risks, findings, and remediation requirements effectively to technical and non-technical audiences. • Physical Demands • Physical Demands • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods • Communicating with others to exchange information • Environmental Conditions • General office environment • Noisy environments • Prototyping/Test Facilities • Manufacturing/Industrial Environments • Safety and PPE • Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs • Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions • Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, or other PPE as required • Travel • Some travel may be required (5%) • Certification • Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, ISC2 SSCP, GIAC GSEC, Microsoft security certifications, or similar is preferred but not required. • Occasionally requires working weekends • Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines • The salary range for this position is $108,735 to $127,923 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that maybe used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, ability and the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role. • We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below: • Competitive compensation packages • Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents • 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)