IT Security Analyst

Title: IT Security Analyst
Location: US-OH

Job Description:
Overview

As GCG's IT Security team continues to grow, we are seeking an IT Security Analyst to support monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability management, and day-to-day security operations.

In this role, you’ll work closely with our Security Manager and our other IT teams to develop and implement security systems, guidelines, and strategies, conducting audits and risk assessments, evaluating internal operations and controls and making recommendations based on findings.

This is an great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with enterprise tools and real-world security challenges across a diverse technology environment while learning, contributing, and growing as part of a team that is investing in its security maturity.

This role offers a remote work arrangement however we are seeking candidates in the northeast Ohio area to facilitate ease of collaboration with IT Security leadership and ease of quarterly travel to our corporate headquarters in Chicago.  

What You’ll Do

 

• Assist with Active Directory, file server, and access permission audits to support Identity & Access Management

• Help maintain and monitor XDR agents to ensure they remain healthy and reporting correctly

• Review and triage foundational security alerts under the guidance of the Security Manager

• Support periodic vulnerability scans, track remediation progress, and document findings

• Participate in phishing simulations, user training, and other security awareness activities

• Help monitor email security and web filtering tools for suspicious activity

• Collaborate with IT and security teams to enforce MFA, password hygiene, and access controls

• Assist with Privileged Access Management tasks such as user onboarding and access reviews

• Run guided threat-hunting queries to identify potential environmental risks

• Document security incidents, actions taken, and recommendations for improvement

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience

• 1–3 years of experience in IT support, system administration, or networking

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, Windows Server/AD, and endpoint security tools

• Familiarity with SIEM/XDR or vulnerability management platforms is a plus

• Strong communication, documentation, and analytical skills

• Eagerness to learn and grow through hands-on practice and training

• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, or Microsoft Security Fundamentals are a plus

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay dependent on relevant experience
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options (CDHP and PPO) to get you the coverage you need
• Robust Financial Security: Company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, plus options for supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
• Generous Time Off: PTO plan with paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid compassionate care leave to support personal well-being and family needs
• Wellness & Support Programs: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and telehealth access 
• Extras That Matter: Dental and vision plans, FSAs/HSAs with company contributions, pet insurance, legal services, and ID theft protection for peace of mind
• An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

About GCG

At GCG, our mission is to power, connect, and automate our world.  With the responsive DNA of a startup and the size of a global leader, we offer top brands and extensive value-added services that make us an invaluable partner to our customers in multiple industry verticals across the globe.  We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers, while focusing attention on our responsibility to the environment, our associates and the communities we serve.

GCG is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.