Kind Lending | NMLS #3925
Brief Description
At Kind Lending, our family of diverse and talented Kind Ambassadors are the driving force behind our new approach to the mortgage experience. They are the heart and soul of the organization, and our "People Before Profits" mentality shines through in every department. Kind Lending is growing and is looking for top mortgage professionals who value opportunity, lasting business partnerships, and who live out our KIND mindset. Kind Lending is determined to provide the best service in the industry while also providing homebuyers a great selection of products to enhance their buying experience. Backed by our trusted leadership team, Kind Lending's friendly and professional model puts the “fun” in funding.
The Team Position Summary The Cybersecurity Analyst focuses on identifying, analyzing, and responding to security threats, supporting compliance and risk management efforts, and maintaining the effectiveness of security controls across on‑premises and cloud environments. Primary duties include monitoring security events and alerts, investigating potential incidents, and coordinating response activities to minimize business impact. The analyst plays a key role in detecting malicious activity, validating security findings, and ensuring timely remediation of identified risks.
The position also supports vulnerability management, security tooling operations, and governance activities by assisting with audits, vendor risk reviews, and control assessments. The analyst collaborates closely with IT, Infrastructure, DevOps, and business teams to provide security guidance, improve defensive capabilities, and embed security best practices into daily operations. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a regulated environment while balancing security requirements with business needs.
Responsibilities Security Monitoring and Incident Response
Monitor security alerts and events from Microsoft Security suite (Sentinel, Defender, Intune) and other security tools
Investigate and triage security incidents, including malware, phishing, unauthorized access, and data exposure
Perform root cause analysis and document findings, impact, and remediation steps
Coordinate incident response activities with IT, Infrastructure, and third‑party vendors
Assist in containment, eradication, and recovery efforts
Threat Detection and Vulnerability Management
Analyze logs, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry to identify suspicious activity
Conduct vulnerability assessments and review scan results
Track remediation of vulnerabilities and validate corrective actions
Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques
Governance, Risk, and Compliance Support
Support compliance with regulatory and industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and applicable financial regulations
Assist with vendor risk assessments and security questionnaires
Participate in audits, risk assessments, and control testing activities
Maintain security documentation, policies, standards, and procedures
Awareness and Collaboration
Support security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations and training programs
Act as a security advisor to internal teams on best practices and risk mitigation
Collaborate with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to integrate security into systems and workflows
Competencies
Incident analysis and critical thinking
Risk‑based decision making
Clear written and verbal communication
Attention to detail and operational discipline
Collaboration and stakeholder engagement
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Has team player mentality, and willingness to work in a fast‑paced environment while exhibiting our Kind Culture.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
2 to 5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, SOC, and IT security
Hands‑on experience with SIEM and endpoint security tools
Working knowledge of networking concepts, operating systems, and cloud environments
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond effectively in high‑pressure situations
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial services, mortgage, or other regulated industries
Familiarity with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure, or AWS security services
Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or equivalent
Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell or Python
Understanding of cloud‑first infrastructure with zero trust and defense‑in‑depth security models
Work Environment
Position based out of Irvine, CA or remotely for the right candidate
Occasional travel may be required
Participation in an on‑call or incident response rotation required
Location This position can be remote, however if you reside within a 30‑mile radius of the corporate office (Irvine, CA) then it will be a mandatory in‑office Monday – Friday position.
Pay Disclosure The starting base salary range for this position is $105k/annually. The actual base is dependent on many factors such as work experience, business needs, market demands, and other compensation components. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Disclaimer Statement This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with a job. It is intended to be a general description of the principal requirements common to positions of this type.
Work Authorization Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S. without a visa sponsorship.
Other Duties This job profile is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may perform additional related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.
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. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
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Kind Lending is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, creed, color, orientation, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
For your security, Kind Lending will only contact you from email addresses ending in kindlending.com. Emails from any other domain should be treated as suspicious and may be phishing attempts.
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The Team Position Summary The Cybersecurity Analyst focuses on identifying, analyzing, and responding to security threats, supporting compliance and risk management efforts, and maintaining the effectiveness of security controls across on‑premises and cloud environments. Primary duties include monitoring security events and alerts, investigating potential incidents, and coordinating response activities to minimize business impact. The analyst plays a key role in detecting malicious activity, validating security findings, and ensuring timely remediation of identified risks.
The position also supports vulnerability management, security tooling operations, and governance activities by assisting with audits, vendor risk reviews, and control assessments. The analyst collaborates closely with IT, Infrastructure, DevOps, and business teams to provide security guidance, improve defensive capabilities, and embed security best practices into daily operations. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a regulated environment while balancing security requirements with business needs.
Responsibilities Security Monitoring and Incident Response
Monitor security alerts and events from Microsoft Security suite (Sentinel, Defender, Intune) and other security tools
Investigate and triage security incidents, including malware, phishing, unauthorized access, and data exposure
Perform root cause analysis and document findings, impact, and remediation steps
Coordinate incident response activities with IT, Infrastructure, and third‑party vendors
Assist in containment, eradication, and recovery efforts
Threat Detection and Vulnerability Management
Analyze logs, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry to identify suspicious activity
Conduct vulnerability assessments and review scan results
Track remediation of vulnerabilities and validate corrective actions
Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques
Governance, Risk, and Compliance Support
Support compliance with regulatory and industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and applicable financial regulations
Assist with vendor risk assessments and security questionnaires
Participate in audits, risk assessments, and control testing activities
Maintain security documentation, policies, standards, and procedures
Awareness and Collaboration
Support security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations and training programs
Act as a security advisor to internal teams on best practices and risk mitigation
Collaborate with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to integrate security into systems and workflows
Competencies
Incident analysis and critical thinking
Risk‑based decision making
Clear written and verbal communication
Attention to detail and operational discipline
Collaboration and stakeholder engagement
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Has team player mentality, and willingness to work in a fast‑paced environment while exhibiting our Kind Culture.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
2 to 5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, SOC, and IT security
Hands‑on experience with SIEM and endpoint security tools
Working knowledge of networking concepts, operating systems, and cloud environments
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond effectively in high‑pressure situations
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial services, mortgage, or other regulated industries
Familiarity with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure, or AWS security services
Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or equivalent
Experience with scripting or automation using PowerShell or Python
Understanding of cloud‑first infrastructure with zero trust and defense‑in‑depth security models
Work Environment
Position based out of Irvine, CA or remotely for the right candidate
Occasional travel may be required
Participation in an on‑call or incident response rotation required
Location This position can be remote, however if you reside within a 30‑mile radius of the corporate office (Irvine, CA) then it will be a mandatory in‑office Monday – Friday position.
Pay Disclosure The starting base salary range for this position is $105k/annually. The actual base is dependent on many factors such as work experience, business needs, market demands, and other compensation components. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Disclaimer Statement This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with a job. It is intended to be a general description of the principal requirements common to positions of this type.
Work Authorization Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S. without a visa sponsorship.
Other Duties This job profile is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may perform additional related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.
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. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
VISION:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
HEARING:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Kind Lending is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, creed, color, orientation, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
For your security, Kind Lending will only contact you from email addresses ending in kindlending.com. Emails from any other domain should be treated as suspicious and may be phishing attempts.
#J-18808-Ljbffr