Cyber Security Analyst

Overview

World Business Lenders (WBL) is a privately held portfolio lender specializing in real estate-secured business loans for underserved businesses. WBL operates with a fully remote, multinational workforce and an experienced executive leadership team. Typically, the work schedule is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, though additional hours may be required based on business needs.

About the Role

The Cybersecurity Engineer helps protect WBL systems, devices, and information. This entry-level role monitors security activity, investigates alerts, and supports improvements to security controls under the direction of the Cybersecurity Team Lead and Infrastructure & Security Manager.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Required Qualifications

• Strong spoken and written English, including the ability 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 recognize when to escalate.

• Relevant education, technical training, or equivalent demonstrated skills; careful handling of confidential information.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID, or comparable security platforms.

• Basic PowerShell or Python skills and familiarity with vulnerability scanning or SIEM tools.

• Security certifications or related training; experience supporting financial services environments.

• Remote Work Requirements

• Available during U.S. Eastern business hours. Reliable internet connection, a dedicated workspace, and the ability to work independently and communicate consistently with a distributed team.

• Key Performance Measures

• Timely alert review and escalation; accurate investigation records; completion of assigned remediation and access reviews; quality of documentation and teamwork.

Benefits

What We Offer

Compensation in USD. Benefits include paid time off (PTO). Work Environment: Fully remote work environment.