Cyber Security Analyst | Onsite

Job Title:

Cybersecurity Analyst 2

Work Location:

100% Onsite.

- Must be within 2 hours of Augusta ME. Duration: 3 months (With a possibility of Extension) Top 3

Skills:

• Information Security Auditing
• Risk Assessment
• Network & Penetration Testing
• CISSP, CISM, CISA

• The client performs functions considered critical infrastructure by the Department of Homeland Security and the information system is audited by the Social Security Administration and others to ensure the appropriate security controls are in place to protect sensitive information.
• The Department implemented the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and requires information security expertise to assist with creating, revising and managing RMF-related documentation and preparing or independently assessing the information system.

• Experience with Security Onion, ELK stack, and Threat Down.
• Minimum 4 years of information security experience.
• Strong analytical skills for effective security analysis and incident response.
• Ability to identify endpoint anomalies and malware exploitation techniques.
• Understanding of social engineering tactics.
• Ability to take prompt action on security events and collaborate with team members or subject matter experts.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant information technology field.
• Five or more years of experience in information security.
• Hands-on experience in risk management, information security assessment, security architecture, and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure is a plus.
• Familiarity with NIST standards (Risk Management Framework or Cybersecurity Framework)