Title: Information Security Analyst
Location: Beaverton, Oregon (97006) / Hybrid (3 days a week on-site)
Employment Type: 7+ Month W2 Contract (No C2C or Sponsorship Available)
Are you looking to grow your career in cybersecurity and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, Microsoft-forward environment? Talent Groups is hiring an Information Security Analyst on behalf of a growing financial services client. This front-line, triage-focused role on the Information Security Operations team is perfect for someone eager to make meaningful contributions while learning from senior InfoSec engineers.
Responsibilities:
• Monitor and analyze security logs, incidents, alerts, and threat intelligence feeds
• Triage and respond to escalated tickets from our MDR partner and internal users
• Support daily and weekly InfoSec operational tasks driven by compliance needs
• Perform initial vulnerability assessments and log reviews
• Manage and track tickets using ServiceNow (low ticket volume)
• Document SOPs, incident response actions, and technical processes
• Stay informed on evolving threats, tools, and security best practices
• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Defender, Arctic Wolf, Entra ID, Fortra, and Tenable.io
• Collaborate with infrastructure and business teams across the organization
• Participate in internal audits and support policy enforcement activities
Tech Environment:
• Microsoft Defender (Endpoint & Server), Azure/Entra ID, ServiceNow
• Arctic Wolf (MDR), Tenable.io, Fortra (phishing protection)
• Hybrid infrastructure: on-prem data center and Azure Cloud
• PowerShell familiarity is a plus, but scripting is not required
• No on-call responsibilities
What We're Looking For:
• 1-3+ years in Information Security roles (triage, operations, SOC, etc.)
• Strong interest in cybersecurity and a desire to grow your skills
• Experience with SIEMs, endpoint protection, IAM, and vulnerability tools
• Comfortable with log analysis, incident response, and basic system hygiene
• Entry- to mid-level candidates with certifications (CompTIA, ISACA, ISC2, Microsoft, etc.) are encouraged to apply
• Exposure to PCI, FFIEC, SOC 2, or ISO 27001 is a plus
• MSSP or Arctic Wolf experience is a bonus
Note: We appreciate all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Talent Groups is an equal opportunity employer.