Job Description

Miami HQ 21800 SW 162 Ave Miami, FL 33170, USA Miami HQ 21800 SW 162 Ave Miami, FL 33170, USA WhoisCosta Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists! Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life. True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts. We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community. You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law. DESCRIPTION: The Associate Cyber Security Analyst plays a vital role in the in monitoring, detecting, investigating and preventing security incidents across the enterprise. This entry-level role is foundational for developing expertise in threat analysis, incident response, and security operations within a Zero Trust framework. RESPONSIBILITIES: Security Monitoring & Alert Triage Monitor SIEM dashboards and endpoint protection tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto Prisma Access) for suspicious activity. Escalate alerts based on severity and context. Assist in documenting and responding to security incidents. Participate in root cause analysis and help maintain incident response playbooks. Vulnerability & Risk Assessment Run vulnerability scans, track remediation efforts, and support patch management cycles. Help maintain secure configurations across endpoints and cloud environments. Access Control & IAM Support identity and access reviews, enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) policies, and help manage user provisioning and deprovisioning. Security Awareness & Training Support coordination of phishing simulations and employee training campaigns across the enterprise. Track participation and follow-up actions. Documentation & Reporting Maintain logs, update security documentation, and assist in preparing reports for audits and compliance reviews. Assist in documenting and responding to security incidents. Participate in root cause analysis and help maintain incident response playbooks. TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES: Nessus, Jira, SharePoint AWS IAM, Terraform (for cloud provisioning) NIST SP 800-53, 800-30, 800-37 (for compliance frameworks) SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. (or equivalent professional experience or certifications like CompTIA Security+). An internship or project experience in cybersecurity is strongly preferred. Basic understanding of networking, firewalls, and endpoint security tools. Familiarity with SIEM tools and log analysis. Interest in pursuing certifications (e.g., Security+, SSCP, GSEC). Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Effective verbal and written communication – bilingual English and Spanish verbal communication is strongly preferred. Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell). Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) or Microsoft security tools. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: S edentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body Primarily involves sitting, with occasional requirements to stand, walk, or lift objects to a certain weight. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office: Office-based settings may include open office environments where background noise from conversations, office equipment, and phone calls is common. All applicants must be work-authorized. Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position. After applying,follow us on LinkedInto stay up to date on what’s happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us! Costa Farms offerscompetitive wages and benefits, including: 401(k) Plan Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Health Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Supplemental Insurance (Aflac) Challenging and exciting work environment Employee discounts on plants Costa Farms headquarters also has: On-site gym with showers Subsidized on-site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games Love Where You Work activities throughout the year This organization participates in E-Verify Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Similar Jobs