The Cybersecurity Analyst role targets to the Cybersecurity/Info Sec community, are eager to learn, are ready to tackle the front-line security alerts and incident response. This is a hands-on role with a variety of security tool sets. A successful candidate will need to have a strong understanding of basic security principles and be able to handle multiple parallel tasks.
Responsibilities:
- First level response to security monitoring systems/tools
- Investigate security incidents, participating in remediation activities as needed, and reporting as required
- Investigate and respond to end user phishing reports
- Assist with Vulnerability Assessment scan remediation
- Assist with Identity and Access Management policy enforcement
- Assist with identity lifecycle management
- Assist with Identity Governance activities
- Assist with emerging threat research
- Consult with others on the analysis and remediation of security alerts
- Participate in and support incident response situations
- Other projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 5+ years in a security focused role
- Experience with following tools: Active Directory/Azure AD, Log management platforms (Azure Sentinel, AlertLogic), Cloud computing technologies (AWS/Azure), Vulnerability Management Platforms (Nessus/TrustedSite), Endpoint Detection and Response platforms (SentinelOne), Microsoft CloudApp Security, Email security platforms (Mimecast).
- Knowledge of the nature and sources of network security threats and methodologies/technical requirements for devising solutions.
- Knowledge of industry standards for network security and operating procedures.
- Proven ability to develop policy and procedure documentation.
- Basic understanding of Security Awareness principles and can educate end users.
- Ability to identify and eliminate network intrusions and security breaches.
Preferred:
- BS/BA/Associates or relevant field experience
- Holds entry level security certificate: Security+, Net+, ISC2 Associate
- Experience with vulnerability scanning and penetration test tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to compartmentalize sensitive information