Job Description *
Insight Global is a proud partner to one of our premier higher education clients in the Cambridge area. We are seeking an IT Security Analyst to join their Information Security and Technology team focusing on the management and security of the institution's data infrastructure. The candidate will utilize Splunk as a primary tool for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on system and network security.
This is a fully remote role with potential travel to the campus once or twice a year to be ingrained with the team. The Ideal candidate will implement and manage security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks, and information. This person should be able to hit the ground running with working knowledge of security best practices, threats, exploits, and trends across platforms, understanding of networking and system administration concepts and common log types. To be successful you will need an understanding of common phishing techniques and experience analyzing email headers, strong analytical and communication skills that support troubleshooting and problem-solving.
This is an amazing opportunity to be ingrained in an amazing culture that values creativity and high character. With this full-time role, you will be eligible for full benefits, 401k, and the opportunity to grow within the organization. This role has a desired range from $115,000-125,000 base salary.
Required Skills and Experience *
* Bachelor's degree related field with 5 years of industry experience and minimum 3 years in information security
* Strong understanding of network protocols, encryption, and secure system configuration.
* Analyze and interpret data from various sources, including network traffic, transaction logs, and security feeds, within a Splunk environment.
* Collaborate with IT teams to resolve security breaches and vulnerabilities.
* Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
* Experience within Service now (or similar ticketing agent), Python, Splunk, and security practices are required.
Nice to Have Skills and Experience
* Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Splunk Certified Power User are highly desirable.
* Hybrid role with the expectation to be onsite 2-3 times a year