Cyber Security Analyst III             

Position Highlights:

• This position requires the person to have strong technical skills in various computer operating systems and cyber security experience across various platforms and applications. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential in addition to strong problem-solving skills. This position requires the person to be quickly adaptable to the changing threat landscape of cyber security and can respond to after-hour emergencies when the need arises.
• Job responsibilities can include creating and maintaining security controls for applications or systems, performing threat simulations to detect possible risks, and providing security recommendations. This position may assist other teams on proper coding methods and also investigate and recommend innovative technologies or other methods that will enhance the security of various technology environments. This position also requires experience in and understanding in threat hunting and detection techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Security reviews and assessments in the deployment of security controls.
• Manages and supports various Cyber security monitoring and auditing activities.
• Reviews and recommends and assists in implementing innovative solutions to improve Cyber Security
• Occasional travel to attend security forums, training, and/or conferences.
• Monitors and analyzes various system and server logs for unexpected and/or unusual activity.

Credentials and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree – field of study: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or Cyber
• Seven plus (7+) years directly related to lnformation/Cyber Security. This experience must show evaluation and deployment of security practices as well as monitoring and auditing of implemented security controls.
  • In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, a high school diploma with 7 additional years of experience (for a total of 14 years) may be considered
• Knowledge of web application security, browser security models, and application security vulnerabilities such as the OWASP Top Ten
• Deep understanding of network attacks, DDoS, Phishing, email protocols/security/spam, encryption, authentication, logging and log analysis, IP and device reputation, and security rules and policies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, solid team player, with demonstrated abilities in analysis and problem­solving
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team member with minimal direction
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with partners, clients and peers
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills. Ability to see the big picture with high attention to critical details

Preferred Experience:

• Threat hunting and detection techniques
• Various Cyber security controls, applications and tools.
• Vulnerability and Risk remediation management
• Penetration testing, technical writing, firewalls and network operations
• Performing Risk Assessments, review of network and security design architecture
• Security Operations Center monitoring and workflows