Security Analyst Jobs in Georgia
Security Analyst jobs in Georgia are in strong and sustained demand, concentrated in financial services, defense contracting, healthcare, and logistics, with openings at every level from entry-level SOC analyst through senior threat intelligence roles. Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by employers like NCR Voyix, Equifax, and Northrop Grumman, all of which maintain significant security operations in the state. Cloud security, incident response, and compliance-focused roles tied to Georgia's dense financial and defense sectors are among the most actively recruited specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Summary
With general oversight from the IT Director, the Information Security Analyst designs, implements, and supports the security infrastructure for a wide variety of Henry County Water Authority (HCWA) IT systems and operational needs. This position will work with the IT team to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of site-wide communication networks, servers, and data backup systems. The position will play a key role in hardening enterprise servers, desktops and securing network physical components and logical switch configurations against modern threats. Additionally, this position will evaluate, configure, and maintain security software across departments - both server and client-side. The analyst proactively recognizes security vulnerabilities and risks, works with management to develop a course of action, and follows through to completion with a minimum of supervision. This role mentors other employees of HCWA on security best practices and must handle multiple projects concurrently, adjusting priorities dynamically while responding to high-priority security issues and incidents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Designs, implements, documents, and supports security configurations and hardening standards for Windows Server Network Operating Systems, corresponding hardware, application software, and system management tools.
- Continuously monitors enterprise systems, network infrastructure, and connected devices to identify outstanding patch requirements and security gaps.
- Utilizes ARMIS, EDR, and other security information and event management (SIEM) utilities to monitor network traffic, endpoint behavior, and IoT/OT environments for suspicious activity.
- Contains, mitigates, and remediates identified threats and vulnerabilities in collaboration with the wider IT and infrastructure teams.
- Maintains comprehensive visibility of all assets on the network (managed, unmanaged, and IoT) using asset intelligence platforms to ensure total security coverage.
- Works with other HCWA departments to provide technical assistance to help them meet their goals. As required, provides front-line helpdesk support on a variety of IT issues and serves as a backup to others in IT.
- Works with vendors on implementations and support issues, serving as an interface between our internal clients and the vendor.
- Installs, configures, evaluates and recommends new technologies with minimal impact on existing systems or other job duties.
- Proactively monitors and provides timely and accurate input to the call tracking system to resolve all open tickets in a minimum time frame. Documents processes, system configurations, policies and procedures in a shared document tracking system.
- Occasional after-hours/weekend work will be required for emergency on-call security situations, incident response, or to minimize patch impact to end-users.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IT field from four-year college or university; and at least seven (7) years professional working experience in the IT field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with firewalls, asset discovery and cyber exposure tools, and network visibility platforms is required, as is familiarity with common attack vectors, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and effective containment strategies. Solid understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux) and networking and network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, etc.) also required. Microsoft 365 Tenant Administration and scripting skills (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, or Python) for log filtering and task automation is a strong plus.
This position is hands-on management of the various supported technologies, with vendor support as a backup when atypical situations are encountered.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Georgia Driver's License. Relevant certifications are a plus but not required: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GIAC (GSEC/GCIH), or CEH.
Physical Demands
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.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Applications for this position will not be accepted after 5:00 p.m. Monday, September 28th, 2026.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to take phone calls regarding the status of an application. You will be contacted if you are selected to be interviewed. We appreciate your interest in HCWA!
Henry County Water Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Summary
With general oversight from the IT Director, the Information Security Analyst designs, implements, and supports the security infrastructure for a wide variety of Henry County Water Authority (HCWA) IT systems and operational needs. This position will work with the IT team to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of site-wide communication networks, servers, and data backup systems. The position will play a key role in hardening enterprise servers, desktops and securing network physical components and logical switch configurations against modern threats. Additionally, this position will evaluate, configure, and maintain security software across departments - both server and client-side. The analyst proactively recognizes security vulnerabilities and risks, works with management to develop a course of action, and follows through to completion with a minimum of supervision. This role mentors other employees of HCWA on security best practices and must handle multiple projects concurrently, adjusting priorities dynamically while responding to high-priority security issues and incidents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Designs, implements, documents, and supports security configurations and hardening standards for Windows Server Network Operating Systems, corresponding hardware, application software, and system management tools.
- Continuously monitors enterprise systems, network infrastructure, and connected devices to identify outstanding patch requirements and security gaps.
- Utilizes ARMIS, EDR, and other security information and event management (SIEM) utilities to monitor network traffic, endpoint behavior, and IoT/OT environments for suspicious activity.
- Contains, mitigates, and remediates identified threats and vulnerabilities in collaboration with the wider IT and infrastructure teams.
- Maintains comprehensive visibility of all assets on the network (managed, unmanaged, and IoT) using asset intelligence platforms to ensure total security coverage.
- Works with other HCWA departments to provide technical assistance to help them meet their goals. As required, provides front-line helpdesk support on a variety of IT issues and serves as a backup to others in IT.
- Works with vendors on implementations and support issues, serving as an interface between our internal clients and the vendor.
- Installs, configures, evaluates and recommends new technologies with minimal impact on existing systems or other job duties.
- Proactively monitors and provides timely and accurate input to the call tracking system to resolve all open tickets in a minimum time frame. Documents processes, system configurations, policies and procedures in a shared document tracking system.
- Occasional after-hours/weekend work will be required for emergency on-call security situations, incident response, or to minimize patch impact to end-users.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IT field from four-year college or university; and at least seven (7) years professional working experience in the IT field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with firewalls, asset discovery and cyber exposure tools, and network visibility platforms is required, as is familiarity with common attack vectors, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and effective containment strategies. Solid understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux) and networking and network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, etc.) also required. Microsoft 365 Tenant Administration and scripting skills (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, or Python) for log filtering and task automation is a strong plus.
This position is hands-on management of the various supported technologies, with vendor support as a backup when atypical situations are encountered.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Georgia Driver's License. Relevant certifications are a plus but not required: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GIAC (GSEC/GCIH), or CEH.
Physical Demands
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.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Applications for this position will not be accepted after 5:00 p.m. Monday, September 28th, 2026.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to take phone calls regarding the status of an application. You will be contacted if you are selected to be interviewed. We appreciate your interest in HCWA!
Henry County Water Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security analyst jobs across Georgia.
- CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent entry-level security credential required
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a closely related field
- Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel
- Familiarity with NIST, PCI-DSS, or HIPAA compliance frameworks relevant to Georgia industries
- Ability to obtain or active possession of a U.S. government security clearance for defense roles
- Hands-on experience with vulnerability assessment tools and network traffic analysis
Security Analyst Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security analyst in Georgia?
Georgia does not require a state-issued license to work as a security analyst, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or computer science, paired with certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, or Certified Ethical Hacker. Candidates targeting defense contractors in Augusta or Atlanta should also pursue a federal security clearance early in their career.
Which companies hire security analysts in Georgia?
Employers hiring security analysts in Georgia right now include DMI, UKG, and Deloitte, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's concentration of financial institutions headquartered in Atlanta and defense contractors operating near Augusta creates consistent, year-round demand from large established organizations.
Which Georgia cities have the most security analyst jobs?
Atlanta, Macon, and Valdosta account for the largest share of security analyst openings in Georgia. Atlanta's dominance reflects the city's dense cluster of financial services firms, Fortune 500 headquarters, and technology companies, while Augusta benefits from the cybersecurity operations tied to Fort Eisenhower, one of the U.S. Army's primary cyber command installations, which draws both government and contractor hiring.
Are there remote security analyst jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 29% of security analyst openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves cloud platforms, SIEM dashboards, and ticketing systems that need only a secure internet connection. Threat monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance auditing roles are the most frequently offered in remote or hybrid formats, while on-site SOC analyst positions remain more location-dependent.
How can I get hired as a security analyst in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a SOC Tier 1 analyst role, which Georgia's large employers in Atlanta and Augusta hire for on a rolling basis and treat as a training ground. Equifax, NCR Voyix, and defense contractors near Fort Eisenhower regularly onboard candidates with CompTIA Security+ and a relevant degree but no prior professional experience. Completing a Georgia-based cybersecurity apprenticeship through the Georgia Cyber Center in Augusta, or transitioning from a helpdesk or IT support role, also gives candidates a concrete foothold without years of experience.
Where can I find and apply to security analyst jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to security analyst jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the Georgia market. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and target city, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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