Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Analyst
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Northwest Partners is looking to hire an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst consultant to work on a project with one of our premier clients in the technology industry. This is a hybrid position in San Joaquin County California. Applicants must be able to work for any US employer without additional work visa sponsorship.
What YOU will do:- Incident Response: Participate in incident response efforts which may include identifying investigating and resolving security incidents. This often involves working closely with other members of the IT team.
- Conduct framework assessments and security audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement according to regulatory compliance requirements including NIST CSF NIST 800.53 NIST 800171 ITIL ISO 27001 CIS CJIS DOJ and GRC frameworks.
- Lead efforts to resolve complex cybersecurity issues and vulnerabilities.
- Implement and maintain data security measures including encryption access control and incident response.
- Monitor Security Systems: Monitor the organizations security systems and infrastructure for signs of intrusions or suspicious activity. This may involve working with tools like SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems) and firewalls.
- Security Tool Management: Implement and manage security tools. This may include endpoint protection systems network security appliances or cloud security tools.
- Vulnerability Management: Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. Recommend and implement remediation measures for identified vulnerabilities. Prepare reports and documentation on security assessments audits and incident responses for internal and external stakeholders.
- Work on initiatives to perform HIPAA and BIA (Business Impact Assessment) for various departments.
- Bachelors degree in information technology cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7 years of experience in a cybersecurity role with a focus on infrastructure security and regulatory compliance.
- Indepth knowledge of NCUA FDIC NIST CSF NIST 800.53 NIST 800171 ITIL ISO 27001 CIS DOJ CJIS and GRC frameworks.
- Proven experience in conducting framework assessments security audits and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Strong understanding of incident response planning.
- Experience with cloud security technologies and best practices.
- Excellent problemsolving skills with a track record of complex issue resolution in cybersecurity.
- Experience in vendor management and ensuring thirdparty security compliance.
- Experience with Tanium Abnormal CrowdStrike KnowBe4 Palo Alto MS Defender Sentinel etc.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple cybersecurity projects simultaneously.
- Industry certifications such as CISSP CISA CRISC or CCSP are a plus.
- Strong understanding of data security best practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to assess risks and prioritize tasks accordingly.
- Selfmotivated detailoriented and able to work independently as well as in a team.
Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Shortterm Disability Longterm Disability Life Insurance Education Benefits and more.
About Northwest Partners:Northwest Partners is an equal opportunity employer. At Northwest Partners we are dedicated to moving at the speed of innovation. We work with clients across the globe to provide exceptional knowledge talent and resources. As a trusted partner we merge the clients vision with our expertise to deliver powerful results. Northwest Partners is known for building and managing elite teams in technology across diverse industries. Our mission is to empower every talent and every client to achieve more.
Employment Type
Full Time
