Analyst - Info Sec

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Security Operations Analyst to join our Security Operations Team. In this role, you will monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents, ensuring the protection of our organization's systems and data. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with all stakeholders to identify the workaround or resolution for the incident.
• Set expectations of all stakeholders about the timelines and permissions required for the resolution.
• Send periodic updates to the stakeholders until the incident has been resolved.
• Work independently to ensure that planned solutions based on customer requirements are secured in accordance with policies.
• Work independently to provide security consulting services to other engineers and customers.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs.
• Monitor security alerts and events from various security tools (SIEM, DLP, EDR, etc.).
• Investigate potential security incidents and escalate as needed.
• Analyze and respond to phishing emails, malware infections, and unauthorized access attempts.
• Support security awareness initiatives by educating employees on best practices.
• Document incidents, investigations, and security processes.
• Work closely with senior analysts and IT teams to enhance security posture.
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack trends to stay ahead of potential risks.
• Assist in implementing proactive threat-hunting techniques to detect and prevent attacks before they escalate.
• Assist in tuning security tools to minimize false positives and enhance detection capabilities.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of security policies and standard operating procedures (Runbooks, Playbooks, etc.).

Required Qualifications

• Refer to additional information section for clearance eligibility requirements.
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related work experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis requires review of various factors.
• Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Builds productive internal/external working relationships.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient, or able to gain quick proficiency, with a broad array of security applications and tools.
• Thorough understanding of computer-related security systems and terms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to be part of an on-call rotation.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $73,780.00 - $99,820.00
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Potential for short- and long-term incentives and program-specific awards