Cyber Security Analyst

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve the world’s most challenging problems, like designing a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable future for our communities and cities. Our people-centered, “People First” culture and “One Firm-Firm” motto promotes a “Team of Teams” that unite to shape the future of cities.  Gensler’s vision is to “Create a Better World through the Power of Design,” and we do that by our deep commitment to our clients and by fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that enables our people to create impactful solutions together. Your Role As a Security Analyst you will be an integral member of a cybersecurity operation team, working with highly skilled Security Engineers to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of Gensler data and information systems. What You Will Do Not just a “ticket cruncher”, your work with Gensler’s trouble ticket system will be bidirectional as you review security processes and work with the support desk to design new, automated, efficient processes within an ITIL, CIS CSC, SOC2, CMMC, or ISO 27001 security frameworks. Identify and resolve cybersecurity threats to the global firm as well as strive to protect the firm from anticipated threats. Work with a team of security experts to advance a nonconventional approach to security operations, while developing into more broad and senior roles and responsibilities. Additional tasks as required. Your Qualifications An employee-owned company, Gensler is social, collaborative and entrepreneurial - authority comes from the team, not a given individual. Our top candidate will have strong social and communication skills, a collaborative attitude and demonstrate strong technical acumen. Required: BA/BS Information Technology, Computer Science; or Business (with a minor in I.T./I.S.) 1 cybersecurity entry level certification or equivalent college security courses Examples: ISC2 Associate, ISACA Cyber Essentials, CompTIA Security+, GIAC Fundamentals, or other entry-level security certs. OR Bachelor's Degree (Non I.T./I.S. discipline) 3 years minimum IT/IS experience, preferably in a large, global enterprise. 1 I.T. certification Examples: CompTIA, CISCO, ISACA IT Associate, Microsoft Fundamentals, Linux Essentials, other entry-level I.T. certs. 1 cybersecurity entry-level certification Gensler has implemented robust security toolsets, and provides significant cybersecurity professional growth opportunities within multiple functional areas, such as: Email Security Gateways Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Extended Detection Response (XDR) Vulnerability & Patch Management Incident Response Security Operations Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) Identity & Access Management (IAM) Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) Disaster Recovery and Data Backup Security Awareness Training Secure Access Service Edge (SASE / CASB) Non-Technical Requirements: US Citizenship is required due to government contracts and facility work, Successful completion of a background check is required, as this person will be managing sensitive business information Strong written & verbal communication skills in the English language Comfortable performing systems administration in an open office and social environment Available 24/7/365 during a security incident in order to collaborate with your team. Able to work in our Los Angeles office 5 workdays per week Able to do light work, including the ability to lift 10 lbs with the majority of the day being sitting, standing or walking. Life at Gensler Gensler is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people’s lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment. At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been establi