Cyber Defense Analyst

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Winston-Salem, NC, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
Supports cybersecurity risk assessments, compliance activities, policy administration, security awareness, audit preparation, and program documentation. The role tracks remediation items, assists with vendor risk assessments, reviews security requests, maintains inventories of risks and controls, documents incidents, and prepares cybersecurity metrics and reporting. It requires foundational cybersecurity, risk management, governance, policy, and regulatory compliance knowledge, along with strong communication, organization, documentation, and collaboration skills.
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Description

 At Allegacy, our roots run deep — anchored in a longstanding commitment to doing right by our members and the communities we serve. Every role within our organization plays a vital part in nurturing the relationships that make that promise real. As a member of our team, you'll be empowered to live out our brand every day, building meaningful connections that support the financial wellbeing of those who count on us most.

Position Summary

The Cybersecurity Analyst role focuses on the people, process, governance, risk, compliance, awareness, and coordination aspects of cybersecurity. Analysts serve as trusted advisors who translate cybersecurity requirements into practical actions for business teams, support audit-ready documentation, and help leaders understand risk in business terms.

Position Purpose: The Cybersecurity Analyst I is an entry-level cybersecurity professional responsible for supporting risk management, compliance activities, policy administration, security awareness initiatives, and cybersecurity program documentation.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist with cybersecurity risk assessments and documentation
  • Support security awareness and training activities
  • Maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures
  • Track remediation actions and follow-up items
  • Assist with third-party or vendor risk assessments
  • Support audit preparation and evidence collection
  • Review security-related requests and intake submissions
  • Support cybersecurity metrics and reporting
  • Document security incidents, outcomes, and lessons learned
  • Maintain inventories of risks, controls, exceptions, and related artifacts

Core Competencies

  • Written and verbal communication
  • Organization and planning
  • Attention to detail
  • Professional collaboration
  • Documentation discipline
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn

Requirements

Cybersecurity Knowledge

  • Basic cybersecurity concepts
  • Risk management fundamentals
  • Security policies and standards
  • Regulatory compliance awareness
  • Cybersecurity governance principles

Experience, Education, and Preferred Certifications

  • Experience: 0 to 2 years of cybersecurity, IT, audit, compliance, risk, or related experience
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Business, Risk Management, or equivalent experience
  • Preferred certifications: ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Security+, ITIL Foundation

Skills Required

  • Basic cybersecurity concepts
  • Risk management fundamentals
  • Security policies and standards
  • Regulatory compliance awareness
  • Cybersecurity governance principles
  • 0 to 2 years of cybersecurity, IT, audit, compliance, risk, or related experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Business, Risk Management, or equivalent experience
  • ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity certification
  • Security+ certification
  • ITIL Foundation certification
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The Company
HQ: Winston-Salem, NC
425 Employees
Year Founded: 1967

What We Do

Allegacy Financial is a comprehensive banking and financial partner offering personal, small business, commercial, and wealth management services, focused on building lifelong relationships and helping North Carolinians thrive.

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