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Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and detailoriented Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team. This role involves safeguarding our information systems by identifying analyzing and responding to cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. The Cybersecurity Analyst will work across various departments to implement security measures conduct regular audits and ensure compliance with the latest security standards and protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Threat Monitoring and Analysis: Continuously monitor security access logs and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity. Interpret these activities and evaluate them for signs of potential threats.
- Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct regular scans of systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities. Prioritize and remediate identified vulnerabilities in accordance with industry best practices.
- Incident Response: Act as a primary responder for security incidents including intrusion detections malware infections and data breaches. Follow established procedures to investigate and resolve security incidents efficiently.
- Security Enhancements: Recommend and implement enhanced security measures and controls. Update and modify existing security solutions in response to new threats and vulnerabilities.
- Compliance and Auditing: Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to information security. Prepare for audits by external regulators by maintaining necessary documentation and security measures.
- Reporting and Documentation: Prepare detailed reports regarding findings from security audits incident investigations and vulnerability assessments. Maintain uptodate and accurate documentation related to security measures issues and solutions.
- Education and Training: Develop and deliver training sessions to employees on various cybersecurity topics including phishing awareness security best practices and compliance protocols. Promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.
Qualifications:
- Educational Background: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field. Advanced certifications such as CISSP CISM or CompTIA Security are highly desirable.
- Experience: 24 years of experience in a cybersecurity role with handson experience in security systems including firewalls intrusion detection systems antivirus software authentication systems log management content filtering etc.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in technologies and tools used in the cybersecurity field such as SIEM endpoint protection network monitoring and vulnerability scanning tools.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify threats and vulnerabilities quickly and accurately.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex security issues and risks to nontechnical stakeholders.
- ProblemSolving Skills: Effective problemsolving skills and the ability to think under pressure during security incidents.
Compensation:
- Salary: Depending on experience and qualifications.
- Bonus: Eligibility for performancebased bonuses.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance retirement plans paid time off continuous learning opportunities and support for obtaining further certifications.
Work Environment:
- The role may require responding to security incidents after hours and on weekends. Cybersecurity Analysts often participate in a rotating oncall schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage for monitoring and responding to security incidents. The job may also involve working closely with IT teams management and occasionally with law enforcement agencies.
This position is essential for maintaining the security integrity of the organization and offers the opportunity to work on challenging and complex problems in the everevolving field of cybersecurity. If you are passionate about security and thrive in fastpaced environments this role will provide you with a rewarding and impactful career.
Employment Type
Full Time
