IT Security Analyst

At Standard Textile, we're dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen our communities. Since 1940, we've remained committed to creating better textiles—delivered seamlessly by experts who care. The IT Security Analyst is responsible for defending our manufacturing environment against cyber threats. Core duties include monitoring and triaging security alerts across endpoint, network, identity, and cloud telemetry; investigating and responding to incidents; hardening systems and infrastructure; managing vulnerabilities; and supporting security tooling such as XDR, EDR, email security, and firewalls. This role reports to and works directly with our IT Security Lead, who will mentor the IT Security Analyst on our tooling, playbooks, and environment. You will work firsthand with AI agents and automation built into our security operations. The ideal candidate has a foundation in security operations, strong fundamentals, and an interest in growing into broader IT cybersecurity work.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor XDR, EDR, and other security tooling to detect, triage, and investigate suspicious activity across endpoints, network, identity, and cloud environments. Use AI agents and automated workflows to accelerate alert triage, enrichment, and initial investigation. Assist in incident response activities (containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review) and maintain the playbooks and runbooks that support them. Participate in threat hunting using known TTPs and threat intelligence and help tune detection logic to reduce false positives. Run the vulnerability management lifecycle (scanning, prioritization, coordination of remediation, and verification). Support identity and access controls (privileged access, conditional access, account reviews). Assist with hardening endpoints, servers, Active Directory, and cloud workloads against common attack techniques (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK). Collaboration and Communication Partner with IT infrastructure, application, and operations teams to embed security into systems, projects, and day-to-day operations. Partner with Security Lead to identify high-leverage automation opportunities and help build, evaluate, and tune agentic workflows for the SOC. Communicate security risks, incidents, and mitigation strategies clearly to technical teams, senior management, and, when needed, external partners or incident response retainers.

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information System Analytics, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline. 1-3 years of experience in a SOC, IT security, or closely related IT role (internships and co-ops count). Firsthand exposure to incident response, networking, or system administration. Solid fundamentals in cybersecurity, common attacker tradecraft (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK), networking, and Windows/Linux/Active Directory administration. Firsthand exposure to a SIEM, XDR, or EDR platform is a plus. Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Network+, Microsoft SC-200, Cisco CyberOps Associate, Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1), or

GIAC GSEC/GCIH

are preferred. Proudly, Standard Textile has earned a title of US Best Managed Company for the fifth year running, an honor awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, celebrating the exceptional achievements of American private companies and their management teams. Standard Textile is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Join us! We're passionate about creating innovative textiles and services that provide people around the world a healthier, more gratifying, and more inspiring life. Founded in 1940, Standard Textile has developed a culture of innovation, quality, and service. With more than 150 patents, our products are engineered to deliver durability, longevity, and value. A vertically integrated company, we're the leading global provider of total solutions in the institutional textiles and apparel markets. Leveraging textile design, manufacturing, and laundry expertise, and our global infrastructure, we serve customers in the healthcare, hospitality, interiors, workwear, and consumer markets worldwide. We have been inspiring care, comfort, and change in our communities for more than 85 years. While our business is creating innovative textiles, it's our purpose that guides the solutions we offer and drives how we treat our customers, our associates, and the impact we make in our communities. We hold ourselves to a higher standard. A higher standard for why we exist, for how we create, and for what's next. Standard Textile has been selected as US Best Managed Company for a fourth consecutive year! Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. Standard Textile supports a Drug-Free Workplace. Any offer of employment for this position will be contingent upon the candidate passing a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen• and satisfactory background investigation. •Candidates selected for employment in Ohio will also be subject to a nicotine screening included in pre-hire requirements. In order to pass the nicotine screening, you must be completely free of the use of any nicotine containing products. US Best Managed Companies Winners | Deloitte US Careers at Standard Textile 80 Years of Standard Textile Standard Textile Website Standard Textile is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabilities and Veterans. To support individuals protected under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, we offer reasonable accommodations. Applicants needing assistance with the job application process can reach out to us at recruiting@standardtextile.com.