Job Description
The Security Analyst is responsible for safeguarding the organization's information systems by identifying, monitoring, and responding to potential security threats. This individual will conduct security assessments and ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Threat Identification and Analysis: Continuously monitor the organization's networks and systems for security breaches or intrusions. Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities and analyze them to understand their impact.
Security Measures Implementation: Develop and implement protective measures to safeguard information against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction. This includes installing firewalls, data encryption, and other security tools.
Incident Response: Lead the response to security incidents, including initial assessment, triage, containment, eradication, and recovery. Document incidents and their outcomes thoroughly.
Security Assessments and Audits: Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities within the organization's infrastructure. Recommend and implement enhancements to improve security.
Education and Training: Provide security awareness training to employees, educating them on the importance of security practices and how to avoid security threats.
Research and Development: Stay abreast of the latest information technology security trends, tools, and techniques. Evaluate new security technologies to enhance the security posture of the organization.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
Professional certifications such as Security+, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Security (CCIE Security), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) are highly desirable.
Proven experience in information security or related field.
Strong knowledge of various security methodologies and processes, and technical security solutions (firewall and intrusion detection systems).
Knowledge of public key infrastructure (PKI) and cryptographic protocols (SSL/ TLS).
Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques.
Understanding firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts.
Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
KEY TECHNOLOGIES:
- SIEM (Splunk, Azure Sentinel, LogRhythm..)
- Cisco Security Suite (Secure Malware Analytics, Secure Cloud Analytics, Umbrella)
- Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Linux Systems (Debian Based)
- Windows Server 2019
- Cloudflare, Go Daddy
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.