Cyber Security Analyst

Job Summary:

The Information Security Analyst will be part of the Security Operations team, reporting to the Security Operations Director. This role focuses on implementing and maintaining technical security controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets. The analyst will work within the Security Operations Center (SOC), analyzing anomalies, implementing security safeguards, and promoting security awareness.

Location:Montgomery, Alabama, United States\nWashington, District of Columbia, United States

Responsibilities:

- Analyze anomalies from Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
- Implement, maintain, and document security safeguards.
- Review infrastructure changes to ensure adequate protection.
- Conduct network and penetration tests, and application vulnerability scans.
- Promote information security awareness across the organization.
- Monitor internal control systems to maintain appropriate access levels.
- Support projects throughout systems development life cycle.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Certifications:

- Minimum 4 years of Information Security experience.
- Strong analytical skills for security analysis and incident response.
- Ability to identify endpoint anomalies and malware exploitation techniques.
- Understanding of social engineering tactics.
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent time management and prioritization abilities.
- Ability to take prompt action on security events and collaborate with team members or subject matter experts.
- Experience with ProofPoint Targeted Attack Protection, Cloud Threat Response, Protection Server, ZenGuide.
- Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon EDR.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

- Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR.
- Experience with Microsoft Sentinel.
- Experience with SonarQube.
- Experience with Tenable.
- Experience with OpenText WebInspect.
- Experience with Syslog-NG.
- CompTia Security +
- ISC2 Certified in Cyber security
- Certified Ethical Hacker
- Microsoft SC-200

Special Considerations:

- The candidate will work 100% onsite in Montgomery, AL.
- No remote work is allowed.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Scheduling:
- 40 hours/week.
- Monday to Friday, standard business hours.