Position Type: Full time
State: VA
City: Arlington
Zip Code: 22203

Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to take on real responsibility in protecting company assets and data? We're seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join our IT team. In this role, you'll be on the front lines of our security operations—detecting threats, responding to incidents, supporting users, and shaping our security standards.

What You'll Do:

Detect & Respond to Threats

• Monitor logs, alerts, and tools to identify unusual or suspicious activity

• Investigate and respond to potential security incidents and vulnerabilities

• Recommend and implement mitigation strategies

Administer Systems Securely

• Manage security for operating systems, apps, network devices, identity platforms, and more

• Ensure alignment with internal policies, industry best practices, and vendor guidelines

Support & Automate

• Handle user requests related to account access, networking, email, system troubleshooting, and more

• Triage tickets, automate recurring workflows, and escalate complex issues

Research & Recommend

• Stay up to date with IT security trends, tools, and emerging threats

• Perform gap assessments and advise on improvements

Report & Document

• Build dashboards to track security metrics and trends

• Maintain system documentation, SOPs, and user guides

Train & Educate

• Develop content and initiatives to enhance security awareness company-wide

Assess & Collaborate

• Conduct third-party risk assessments and support audits

• Serve as the go-to security expert for internal teams and external auditors

What You'll Bring:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Experience:

• 1+ years in IT/networking across multiple OS environments

• 1+ years in InfoSec operations including incident response, identity management, and vulnerability mitigation

• Experience administering Microsoft 365 tools such as Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange Online, and Intune

• Scripting or query language experience (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or KQL) strongly preferred

Skills & Knowledge:

• Ability to detect, investigate, and mitigate information security threats

• Strong communication skills to translate technical needs into business-friendly terms

• Eagerness to stay current on security technologies and threats

• Availability outside standard business hours, as needed

How AvalonBay Supports You

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)

Job ID JR104369