Cyber Security Analyst

About the role

World Business Lenders (WBL) is a privately held portfolio lender for real estate-secured business loans, with a fully remote, multinational workforce. It is hiring a Cyber Security Analyst (described as an entry-level Cybersecurity Engineer) to protect its systems, devices and information. The analyst monitors security activity, investigates alerts and supports improvements to security controls under the direction of the Cybersecurity Team Lead and Infrastructure & Security Manager. The schedule is typically 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, with extra hours depending on business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs, investigate suspicious activity, document findings and 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 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, reporting exceptions.
• Maintain security procedures, incident records and audit evidence, and help deliver employee security awareness activities.
• Work with cloud, development and Help Desk teams to implement approved security changes and resolve issues.

Required profile

• Strong spoken and written English, able 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 know when to escalate.
• Relevant education, technical training or equivalent demonstrated skills, and careful handling of confidential information.
• Availability during U.S. Eastern business hours, reliable internet, a dedicated workspace and the ability to work independently with a distributed team.

Required skills

• Preferred: exposure to Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID or comparable platforms.
• Preferred: basic PowerShell or Python, vulnerability scanning and SIEM tools.
• Preferred: security certifications or training, and experience supporting financial services environments.

What we offer

• Compensation in USD.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Fully remote work environment.