Cyber Security Analyst at World Business Lenders, Remote

World Business Lenders (WBL) is a US lender that makes real-estate-backed business loans to small and medium businesses, with a fully remote multinational team working 9am to 6pm US Eastern time. This is its Cyber Security Analyst role.

Key responsibilities

• World Business Lenders (WBL) is a privately held portfolio lender specializing in real estate-secured business loans for underserved businesses. WBL operates
• Typically, the work schedule is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, though additional hours may be required based on business needs
• Monitor security alerts and logs; investigate suspicious activity, document findings, and promptly escalate potential incidents
• Support incident response using established procedures, including evidence collection and approved containment actions
• Run vulnerability scans, track remediation with system owners, and verify that assigned findings are resolved
• Assist with endpoint protection, email security, identity and access controls, and secure system configuration
• Support access reviews, multifactor authentication, and least-privilege controls; identify and report exceptions
• Maintain security procedures, incident records, and audit evidence; help deliver employee security awareness activities

Requirements

• Strong spoken and written English, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly and write accurate documentation
• Foundational knowledge of networking, Windows or Linux, authentication, common threats, and security controls
• Practical exposure to security tools through coursework, labs, personal projects, internships, or employment; prior professional experience is not required
• Ability to review logs, follow investigation procedures, prioritize tasks, and recognize when to escalate
• Relevant education, technical training, or equivalent demonstrated skills; careful handling of confidential information

Nice to have

• Exposure to Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID, or comparable security platforms
• Basic PowerShell or Python skills and familiarity with vulnerability scanning or SIEM tools
• Security certifications or related training; experience supporting financial services environments

Location and schedule

• Remote, working from Pakistan
• Full-time

Salary and benefits

Paid in USD, with paid time off. No figure is given.

How to apply

Apply on the company's own site.