Cyber Security Associate- IT Information Security

Overview

As a Cyber Security Associate, you will play a vital role in our cybersecurity defense efforts by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events and incidents. You will work closely with our team of experienced professionals to identify potential threats, investigate security alerts, and implement appropriate measures to mitigate risks and protect our clients infrastructure.

The Cyber Security Associate is responsible for utilizing cyber security monitoring tools to provide day-to-day operational support and monitoring of the IT computing infrastructure. The Analyst will be expected to provide timely response, troubleshooting and escalation of alerts and coordinate incident response efforts with Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) within the Information Security Group.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot and support intrusion prevention, endpoint protection, data loss prevention, and access control technologies.
• 1st Level triage, analysis, and processing of alerts.
• Respond swiftly to all alerts; perform initial risk/impact assessments or escalating issues as appropriate.
• Open and track incidents through to resolution.
• Facilitate communications to both internal and external parties.
• Document security incidents, including their impact and remediation actions taken.
• Analyze and investigate security events to determine the root cause and severity of the threat.
• Provide real time and near real time responses to end users, technical support groups and IT management.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
• Respond to and participate in any incident response efforts.
• 1st level threat intelligence processing.
• Metric collection experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of (1) year of work experience. Recent college graduates must have one (1) year of work experience (full-time and/or internships); OR Six (6) months experience considered if participated in the company's CO-OP or summer CO-OP internships.

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Previous IT knowledge is preferred.
• Previous Cyber knowledge is preferred.
• Scripting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of security tools is preferred.
• Good understanding of industry standard policy, processes and procedures covering incident, problem and change management is preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion

• Driver's License Required
• Other: Technical certifications Security+, CYSA+ or equivalent, CISSP, etc. Preferred

• Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Ability to read small print and symbols

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.