IT Security Analyst

*This is an ON-SITE position in our Reston, VA office

$70,000-80,000 per year

Apptium is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated IT Security Analyst to join our IT and Security team. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals looking to grow their career in cybersecurity and compliance. You will assist in maintaining the organization’s security posture, supporting compliance initiatives, and contributing to secure IT operations.

Responsibilities:

• Security Monitoring & Incident Response: Monitor security alerts, investigate suspicious activity, support incident response efforts, and document findings. Escalate security incidents and coordinate remediation activities as needed.
• Vulnerability Management: Coordinate vulnerability scanning activities, review findings, prioritize remediation efforts based on risk, and work with infrastructure and development teams to track vulnerabilities through resolution. Validate remediation efforts and support ongoing vulnerability discovery initiatives.
• Security Awareness & Organizational Readiness: Plan, execute, and track security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations, mandatory security training, and awareness campaigns. Monitor participation and help improve the organization's overall security posture and readiness.
• Compliance & Audit Support: Support internal and external audits and help maintain compliance with applicable security frameworks and standards, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, customer security requirements, and internal policies. Assist with evidence collection, remediation tracking, and control validation.
• Endpoint Security: Deploy, administer, and maintain endpoint security solutions, including antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR), encryption, device management, and firewall technologies.
• Identity & Access Management: Manage user access controls, including account provisioning and deprovisioning, access reviews, privileged access management activities, and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts or anomalous activity.
• Software, Patch & Security Configuration Management: Ensure operating systems, applications, and security tools are appropriately configured, updated, and patched in accordance with organizational security standards and industry best practices.
• Security Tooling & Automation: Design, develop, implement, and maintain security tools, automations, and integrations that improve visibility, monitoring, compliance, vulnerability management, and operational efficiency across the organization.
• Asset & Inventory Tracking: Maintain accurate inventories of IT assets, software, and security technologies. Ensure assets comply with organizational security requirements and lifecycle management processes.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain security policies, procedures, standards, system documentation, compliance records, vulnerability reports, and security metrics. Provide regular reporting on security posture, remediation progress, and operational activities.
• Collaboration & Consultation: Partner with IT, Infra, Engineering, HR, Compliance, and business stakeholders to support secure and compliant operations. Provide guidance on security best practices and participate in security reviews for new technologies and business initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or compliance-related roles.
• Basic understanding of security principles, including endpoint protection, access control, and data privacy.
• Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and basic networking concepts.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the cybersecurity and compliance field.

At TD SYNNEX, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.

What’s In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.

• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.

• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.

• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.

• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

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At TD SYNNEX, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a team that represents and empowers a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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