Information Technology Security Analyst

As a key member of the Security Operations team, the Security Analyst supports our production environment, protecting it from the latest information security threats. The Analyst is responsible for executing documented cyber threat management processes. The Security Analyst will focus on real-time security events analysis to protect the organization's electronic assets. Requires a strong and demonstrable passion for Information Security. Networking and prior IT experience is a plus.  Candidates must show willingness to learn, have strong self-directed work habits, demonstrate initiative, drive, creativity, self-assurance, and professionalism. Excellent teamwork skills are necessary. 

WHO YOU ARE

• Analytical and Creative. You have strong quantitative skills and are comfortable analyzing data, evaluating trends. You like thinking outside the box to come up with smart solutions to new challenges, and you embrace the opportunity to live in the gray.
• Knowledgeable. You have a broad-based familiarity with the latest technologies and systems  
• A Strong Communicator. Your writing and speaking skills are clear, articulate, and effective, demonstrating your ability to interact with and be understood by all levels and various teams across the organization.  In addition, you’re skilled in communicating in a non-technical manner with everyone from end users to senior management and also in a technical manner to other IT professionals. 
• A Problem Solver. You are a creative thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and gathers information to identify the root cause and achieve an appropriate solution. Your skillfulness in this area helps you determine how to best troubleshoot and support application technologies and systems. You also enjoy the challenge of resolving complex issues and providing guidance to IT business partners and end users.
• Organized, Efficient, and Accountable. You have a keen eye for detail and pride yourself on delivering quality work. You multitask well, re-prioritize accordingly, and meet deadlines consistently. Above all, you are flexible and able to juggle the needs of changing priorities of the business, even if that means an occasional after-hours project. 
• Passionate. Motivated. Eager to Learn.  You are resourceful, ask smart questions, challenge the status quo, and regularly seek to understand. You’re willing to learn a range of technology specialties, based on organizational or business partner needs. And when a special project arises, you volunteer!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Execute Daily Incident Response Processes and Checklists.
• Manage the IR Incidents Lifecycle.
• Create actionable items out of threat intelligence feeds.
• Participate in red team blue team exercises.
• Perform research and data analysis of possible security events and proactively identify and communicate status.
• Document and investigate security incidents according to the security incident response policy.
• Resolve service impacting events, restore service and provide root cause analysis.
• Support team as necessary on high-priority high visibility problems
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis and reports as needed.
• This position does require 24 x 7 availability to support operations where necessary.
• Performs other duties as necessary.
• Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times. Consistently. maintains a professional courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers and the general public.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• 0 - 4 years of experience as an Incident Responder and Security Operations
• Understanding of the following areas:
  • Malware analysis processes
  • Threat intelligence activities.
  • Digital Forensics Incident Response
  • Threat Hunting
• Exposure to IP addressing and subnetting, routing protocols, VPN concepts, VLAN configuration and concepts and L2/L3 switching technologies.
• Candidates must possess a good understanding of DMZ architectures.
• Good layer 2 to layer 7 troubleshooting experience.
• Exposure to major system applications and databases.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of routing protocols.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills 
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