Cybersecurity Analyst

DESCRIPTION:

As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will be responsible for safeguarding the organization's information systems and networks from cyber threats. You will monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems. This role involves working closely with various IT teams to implement security measures, identify vulnerabilities, and enforce best practices across the organization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Continuously monitor security systems, SIEM tools, and logs for abnormal activities, potential intrusions, or threats. + Detect and respond to security incidents, including performing root cause analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery. + Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security gaps and recommend remediation strategies. + Analyze emerging threats and provide actionable intelligence to mitigate potential risks. + Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS). + Assist in developing security training programs to educate employees on cybersecurity best practices and company security policies. + Document and report security incidents, threat intelligence, and assessment results to leadership. Maintain accurate records of security events and response actions. + Help manage and optimize security tools such as firewalls, antivirus, IDS/IPS, and DLP systems. + Work with cross-functional teams, including IT, DevOps, and third-party vendors, to enhance security posture and resolve security-related issues. + Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to enhance system performance. + Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve system efficiency and effectiveness. + Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

+ Knowledge of cloud security principles and tools. + Experience with automation scripts for security tasks. + Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)