Security Analyst

Job Description

Please note: The current work schedule requires employees to be onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

As a key member of the Security Operations team, the Junior 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 Junior Security Analyst will focus on real-time security event analysis to protect the organization's electronic assets. This position 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 problems
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis and reports as needed
• This position does require 24/7 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.

The Company may revise this job description from time to time as business needs require. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all the functions of the job, nor limit the Company's right to assign other functions to an employee in this position. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Technical skills 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.
• Candidate must possess a good understanding of DMZ architectures.
• Good layer 2 to layer 7 troubleshooting experience.
• Exposure to major system applications and databases.

Qualifications:

• Good understanding and working knowledge of routing protocols.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Detail oriented, conscientious, thorough and accurate analysis.
• Process orientated with the ability to clarify objectives, evaluate options, consider implications, assess risks, and make key decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills along with effective communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Good planning and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments in an environment that requires multitasking among concurrent projects.
• Ability to convey network concepts and issues to both technical and non-technical audiences. The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to write with clarity and accuracy

Salary: $111,000 - $136,000 per year; in addition to base salary, a discretionary 10.5% annual bonus is provided.

The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ACTIVITIES:

Ability to hear and speak well enough to converse verbally over the phone and in-person (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken or written word). Ability to interpret, evaluate and communicate detailed written or verbal instructions to others accurately and easily. Able to see well enough to use the computer effectively and read written communications. Ability to lift, push, pull or carry up to 15 pounds for the dissemination of documents, supplies, materials, etc. to various locations throughout the office/facility. May be required to climb stairs depending on the property structure.

The above describes the physical and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the essential functions of this job. Commonly associated is not intended to mean always or only. Reasonable accommodation will be provided as required by law to enable otherwise qualified employees with a known disability to perform the essential functions of the job.