Security Analyst

Job Description

The Security Analyst is responsible for the monitoring, investigation, and analysis of security issues across several tool sets and disciplines. The ideal candidate will have a general IT background including experience in a service desk, systems administrator, network administrator, or equivalent role as well as a solid understanding of Information Security concepts.

• Monitor for and respond to security issues and threats
• Investigate alerts and incidents, leveraging various information security tools
• Assist in coordinating vulnerability remediation projects with local site personnel
• Act as the front-line liaison between the security team and the rest of the company

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 3 years IT experience in a support, administration, or engineering role
• General knowledge of Information Security best practices in an enterprise environment
• Knowledge of or experience in two or more of the following IT domains:
  • General operating system management and security
  • Firewalls and general networking concepts
  • Patch management and/or vulnerability remediation
  • Phishing campaigns and end user security training
  • Penetration testing, incident response, computer forensics
  • Scripting, development, and/or automation
• Experience with any of the following a plus:
  • Microsoft Office 365/Azure security portals
  • Microsoft Defender ATP
  • Rapid7 Insight
    
    IDR/VM and/or Nexpose
  • Fortinet or Juniper firewalls
  • Power Shell, Bash, or Python