Information Security Analyst

The Information Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring the organization’s networks and systems to detect security breaches and suspicious activities. They conduct regular assessments and respond to incidents by investigating and mitigating threats. Their duties include maintaining and updating security tools and software to protect data.

Requirements

• Bachelors, Information Technology or High School Diploma/GED and appropriate on the job experience in information technology and/or information security.
• Minimum of one year experience as an information security analyst or two years of experience in a technical focused IT role (including but not limited to service desk, server administration, network administration, IT compliance or other systems support role).
• Ability to deal with changing priorities and multi-task several projects.
• Ability to identify compromised systems and lead remediation efforts.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrable verbal and written communication experience.
• Detail-oriented individuals that work well in a team environment and have a hunger to learn.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be locally located and willing to commute 3 days into office.
• Experience with using and/or managing a commercial SIEM.
• Familiarity with common security technologies such as anti-virus, firewalls, DLP, web content filters, proxy servers, intrusion prevention systems, Windows event logging and syslog.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals and common network and application layer protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SMTP and FTP.
• Information Security certifications, such as: CISSP, GSEC, GCED, Security+, etc.
• Other entry level IT certifications, such as: Network+, Linux+, etc.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance