Cyber Security Analyst

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a professional with a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience. The ideal candidate will have five years of information technology experience with two years in an information security-related role. They should have solid knowledge and understanding of information technology systems and processes, a sound understanding of the OSI networking model, and working knowledge of IP networking protocols. Experience with Windows Server/Workstation and Mac OS is required. Proven analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills, knowledge of information security principles and practice, experience with antivirus, anti-malware and proxies solutions, and experience in security incident response are also necessary. The candidate should be able to learn and apply new concepts quickly and have strong written and oral communication skills. They must be comfortable interfacing with other internal or external organizations regarding security policy and standards violations, security controls failure and incident response situations, and able to balance and prioritize work. Trustworthiness in keeping sensitive data confidential is essential. Additional skills and qualifications preferred include experience using Splunk for log analysis, experience with Unix, Linux, computer programming and scripting languages (python, c++, perl, etc.), and experience analyzing firewall access control lists. One or more of the following professional certifications is also desirable: Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC).