Cyber Security Analyst

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Analyst to support an operations team that serves a large government customer. The candidate will assist teammates and perform troubleshooting as needed. The candidate should excel in a fast‑paced work environment and be willing to face new challenges.

• Proficiency with vulnerability scanning, remediation and reporting
• Knowledge of web application scanning using various tools
• Demonstrated proficiency with Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems
• Experience working in a customer‑service information technology environment
• Network security and system security experience
• Ability to discuss real‑world troubleshooting, problems and solutions encountered
• Knowledge of IT security best practices, US federal government standards, regulations and policy (Fed Ramp, TIC, NIST 800-37rev1 & 800-53rev3)
• Must be motivated and able to work independently
• Experience working with change implementation in a controlled environment
• Excellent verbal, written communication and technical writing skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, professional training or work experience
• 2-5 years of related experience in data security administration
• Experience using some of the following tools:
  Nessus, Tenable Security Center, Netsparker, Web Inspect, Burp Site