Pole Star Defense · 15 hours ago
Security Analyst II - MarItime Defense Technology
St. Petersburg, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expPole Star Defense is a leading provider of maritime domain awareness and security solutions. They are seeking a motivated Security Analyst to support monitoring, detection, and response to security threats within the organization.
AnalyticsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMilitary
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Monitor SIEM dashboards, alerts, and security logs for suspicious activity
Assist in triaging security incidents and escalating issues based on severity
Support threat-hunting activities under the guidance of senior analysts
Participate in the incident response lifecycle: detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery
Document incidents, actions taken, and lessons learned
Help conduct root-cause analysis and propose remediation steps
Assist in scanning endpoints, systems, and networks for vulnerabilities
Track remediation progress and verify mitigations
Research emerging threats and applied patches
Work with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and firewalls
Help maintain and tune security detection rules
Support onboarding of new security platforms and automations
Contribute to internal security audits and compliance checks
Assist with maintaining documentation, such as policies, procedures, and SOPs
Help reinforce adherence to cybersecurity best practices across teams
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1 year of experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, IT security, or related IT role
Basic understanding of: Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, VPN), Endpoint security concepts, Common attack techniques (phishing, malware, brute-force, etc.)
Experience working with at least one security tool (SIEM, EDR, IDS, etc.)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Highly curious and committed to continuous learning
Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability
Able to manage time effectively and adapt to changing priorities
Team-player with a proactive, security-first mindset
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or similar field; similar military experience in STEM
CompTIA Security+ or similar entry-level certifications
Preferred
CySA+ certification
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework
Exposure to scripting (Python, PowerShell) or automation tools
Understanding of cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Benefits
Medical insurance for employees and their dependents (Premiums are 100% covered by the Company)
Dental and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents (Premiums are 50% covered by the Company)
Life and Disability insurance, Company funded
20 days annual leave
5 days of Wellbeing leave
Up to a 5% 401k matching
Gym membership subsidy
PTO for Volunteer Day
Refer-a-friend recruitment bonus
Company
Pole Star Defense
Pole Star Defense enhances maritime safety solutions by using geographical data.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase