Cybersecurity Analyst I

OzarksGo, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is a telecommunications subsidiary of Ozarks Electric Cooperative. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst I to perform system and cybersecurity health checks, maintain asset inventory, and support security initiatives within the organization.

What you'll do:

• Perform routine system and cybersecurity health checks and proactively report issues requiring escalation
• Maintain accurate asset inventory and configuration records for assigned systems
• Assist with hardware lifecycle activities, including server deployment, replacement, and decommissioning
• Assist with identify and access management (IAM) solutions, including Single Sign-on (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Active Directory, and lifecycle management processes
• Support organizational security posture initiatives, including system hardening, policy enforcement, and IT operational governance
• Assist with management of user accounts, permissions, group policies, and enterprise-wide access control systems
• Configure and troubleshoot endpoint security platforms
• Perform system patching and vulnerability remediation activities to ensure security compliance and operational integrity
• Assist in maintaining Windows and Linux server environments, with primary responsibility for Ubuntu, RHEL, and Debian-based systems
• Support and maintain virtualization infrastructure, automation and scripting solutions using Python, Powershell, and AI
• Assist in the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of monitoring, alerting, and visualization platforms
• Apply and maintain working knowledge of networking concepts and protocols including TCP/IP, VLANs, switching, and routing

What they're looking for:

• 1 year of experience working with IT infrastructure including Windows and Linux server environments, identity and access management, virtualization platforms, endpoint security solutions, and systems monitoring tools
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate technical information effectively both verbally and in writing to supervisors, peers, technical staff, and non-technical end users
• Must be comfortable working in head-less user interfaces
• Understanding of basic Linux architecture
• Must have valid driver's license without violation, which would prohibit insurability
• Occasional lifting, up to 50 pounds, required
• Normal vision and hearing required
• Associate's degree in computer information systems or a related technical field or equivalent work experience in systems administration, infrastructure management, or IT operations
• Relevant industry certifications such as A+, Linux+, Security+, LPIC-1
• Experience with Active Directory, Okta, CrowdStrike, and virtualization technologies

Benefits:

• Fully paid medical and dental coverage for both you and your dependents
• A 401(k) plan with robust employer matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Nine paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement