Palco

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We’re Palco. We provide the management, support, and systems behind self-directed programs—the services that help people hire, pay, and manage their own caregivers with confidence. With 25+ years of experience as a national provider operating in over 17 states, we keep people at the center of everything we do. Through innovative technology and decades of expertise, we help states and partners run stronger, more compliant, and efficient programs. Our mission is to challenge the status quo and build smarter, more human-centered solutions that put power back in people’s hands. Want to learn more about joining our team? Visit www.palcofirst.com to explore opportunities. The Cybersecurity Analyst II plays an important role in protecting the organization’s assets through the use of advanced security tools and methodologies. This position involves assessing cloud infrastructure and applications to maintain policy compliance. This position also communicates cybersecurity improvements and provides strategic recommendations for cybersecurity decisions. Ultimately this position contributes to ensuring that the organization’s security posture remains robust and effective. This position is fully remote. Key Responsibilities • Monitor organizational networks and systems for security breaches or suspicious activity, ensuring proactive detection in a fully remote environment • Detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security incidents across distributed systems and remote endpoints • Conduct user access reviews and internal security audits to identify weaknesses and maintain security posture • Maintain accurate inventories of software and systems and related vulnerabilities • Recommend and implement security tools and protective measures to strengthen defenses for cloud‑based and remote-access environments • Maintain and update corporate security policies, procedures, and incident response plans optimized for remote work operations • Work with external teams to coordinate penetration tests and other security-related assessments, track findings, and support remediation efforts • Prepare clear and comprehensive reports documenting security incidents, findings, and mitigation steps • Maintain awareness of evolving cybersecurity threats and remote‑work attack vectors to anticipate and prevent breaches • Collaborate with application development and DevOps teams to communicate security requirements, participate in security reviews of new features or deployments, and escalate findings as appropriate • Manage identities involved in application and tool integrations Requirements • Minimum 3 years of IT cybersecurity experience • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes, network protocols, and incident response processes relevant to cloud-based environments • Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection • Ability to analyze logs, investigate alerts, and perform forensic assessments on remotely managed systems • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud preferred), including familiarity with cloud-native security controls, identity management, and logging capabilities • Experience working with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools (such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, or SentinelOne) to investigate alerts, review endpoint telemetry, and support incident response activities • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for coordinating with IT and security teams across distributed locations • Ability to educate personnel regarding information security topics • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks such as NIST, GDPR, or HIPAA • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field preferred. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, candidates with relevant cybersecurity certifications (Security+, CySA+, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst) may be considered. Join Us • This position is remote/work-from-home role. Enjoy the convenience of working from home and maximize your time by unplugging at the end of your workday. • Company benefits designed for you: • Generous Paid time off. • Annual bonus potential. • Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future. • Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint. • Paid Training: Earn while you learn and continue to grow with access to internal and external learning opportunities. • Great Work Environment: We are proud of our company culture of collaboration and the recognition we have received for our diversity efforts. Benefits package: • Employer shared Health Insurance cost • Employer paid Disability Insurance • Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance • Vision Insurance • Cancer Insurance • Voluntary Life Insurance • Paid Time Off • Remote work environment • Paid holidays When you join Palco, you are engaged in creating the future - both our company’s, the people we serve, and your own. We understand that our success is directly related to the success of our team. We strive to create a culture where you can: • Bring your authentic self to work. • Grow and thrive, both personally and professionally. • Make a difference with our clients, in our communities, and with the millions of people we support. • Experience work/life balance. • Feel value and a greater purpose through the work you do. Palco, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.