Cyber Security Analyst II

Overview: 

Under moderate supervision, Cyber Security Analyst II identifies and resolves potential security breaches and vulnerabilities; maintains information security tools necessary to ensure the secure operation of IDA’s information system infrastructure; supports all aspects of incident response as directed by senior analysts; and provides technical expertise and support to projects. 

Primary Responsibilities:   

1.     Executes Information Security Monitoring

·       Monitors and analyzes information security alerts from network devices and endpoints

·       Responds to and directs the response to information security incidents

·       Analyzes indicators of compromise for use in detection

2.     Monitors the cyber security infrastructure

·       Verifies systems are operating as expected

·       Identifies any issues and applies mitigations as appropriate 

·       Alerts senior analysts to complex issues

3.     Supports Media Forensics and Malware Analysis

·       Analyzes files and systems with provided tools

·       Identifies potential malware and vulnerabilities of analyzed files

·       Applies mitigations or remediations to systems with identified malware or vulnerabilities

4.     Supports Incident Response

·       Hunts for possible compromises

·       Creates scripts to automate repetitive tasks

·       Analyzes systems for possible compromise

·       Works with senior analysts to mitigate or remediate any compromise

·       Documents all findings

5.     Supports Cybersecurity Projects

·       Takes ownership of a cyber-security related project