Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security AnalystAs a Cyber Security Analyst, your role on the team will include leveraging your knowledge of industry best practices, good judgment and problem-solving skills to execute security operations. Being on front lines of defense, the Cyber Security Analyst is adept at making good decisions under pressure and be able to quickly adapt to any security challenge. This individual also pays attention to detail and is disciplined in documenting process and procedures. The Cyber Security Analyst will also be 2nd tier support for all requests coming into the department making sure departmental SLAs are met. The Cyber Security Analyst's motto is operational excellence, continual process improvement and customer service. Additional Responsibilities: Perform log analysis and correlate disparate datasets to identify abnormal behavior. Respond to security events, driving issues to closure, and engaging all appropriate resources. Document Security process and procedures. Support service request in-take process and communicate back to requestors promptly Provide enforcement of security policies, standards and procedures Staying current on security technologies, trends, standards and best practices Continually update skills Other duties and responsibilities as assigned This position will sit in 24/7 Cyber Defense Center and will involve shift work including day, evening and weekend roles.Requirements What we're looking for: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience Five years of information technology experience with two years in an information security-related role Solid knowledge and understanding of information technology systems and process A sound understanding of the OSI networking model 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. Experience in security incident response The ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly Strong written and oral communication skills Comfortable with interfacing with other internal or external organizations regarding security policy and standards violations, security controls failure and incident response situations Ability to balance and prioritize work Must be trustworthy in keeping sensitive data confidential Additional skills and qualifications preferred: Experience using Splunk for log analysis Experience with Unix, Linux Computer programming and scripting languages (python, c++, perl, etc.) Experience analyzing firewall access control lists One or more of the following professional certifications Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)