IT Security Analyst II

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and identify security incidents or breaches through analysis of security alerts and log data. Tasks include monitoring SIEM alerts/issues, analyzing log files, endpoint solution alerts, audit trails, network traffic trace and IDS/IPS alerts to assess and prioritize actions.
• Coordination of incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery from security incidents. Conduct thorough post-mortem analysis to identify root causes and improve future security posture.
• Perform highly complex analysis and technical tasks involving event detection and rapid response across various environments of the company.
• Collaborate and manage relations with third-party service providers.
• Be part of the incident response team, as such track security incident investigations to resolution.
• Distribute security notifications in adherence with the established notification/security information sharing protocols.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly Information Security Metrics and Reports.
• Perform other security team relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Information Security or other related field.
• Three to Five (3-5) years of related work experience in a SOC or similar, at least two (2) years of practical experience in security operation and incident response.
• At least one industry standard certification such as Security+, Vendor certification, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), CEH, etc.

BENEFITS:

We truly appreciate and value all our employees and show our appreciation by offering a wide range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Healthcare/Dental/Vision Plans
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Hotwire Service Discounts – for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire. Discounted service offerings are provided for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security service
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Exclusive Entertainment Discounts/Perks

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