IT Cyber Security Analyst

What You Will Be Doing

• Monitor the network using technologies and services for security issues, including the use of SIEM, EDR, NDR and DLP technologies.
• Respond to and review email security incidents and reports.
• Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.
• Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure.
• Document security incidents and assess the damage they cause.
• Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities.
• Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.
• Stay current on IT security trends and news.
• Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.
• Ensure systems are up to date and assist in patching as necessary.
• Perform initial triage of security alerts.
• Monitor reports and dashboards.
• Participate in regular audits, including procuring artifacts as necessary.
• Create incidents for non-alerted related findings, including user reported or findings from reports and dashboards.
• Work on time-sensitive compliance requirements, including performing reviews, user training, and submitting required documents for management review or third-party attestation.
• Assist in the evaluation of new products and services as necessary.
• Participate in remediation and enhancement projects.
• Work with the security team on remediation and enhancement projects.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or work equivalence.
• 3 to 5+ years of experience within the IT Cyber Security Analyst field.
• Direct, hands-on experience managing security infrastructure.
• Understanding firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts.
• At least three years of experience in computer systems with some specialization in computer security.

PREFERRED

• Proficient, or able to gain proficiency with, a broad array of security software applications and tools.
• CISSP, Security+ certification.

Additional Skills Needed

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Can convey complex and technical issues to diverse audiences, orally and writing in a manner that is easily understood.
• Ability to apply different strategies to convince others to change their opinion or plan and wins support from others for ideas.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current MS Office products (especially Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.