Info Security Analyst 1

Job Description

Job Description

Description

POSITION: Tier 1 Information Security Analyst

QUANTITY OF OPENINGS: 1 Graveyard Shift (12AM - 9AM)

LOCATION: 100% On-Site

RATE: 25-30/hr

PLACEMENT TYPE: Contract Role, potential but no guarantee of transition to full-time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proactively monitor security events for networks and systems.

Identify, investigate, and report on potential Security Incidents.

Support risk and vulnerability assessment at the network, system, and application level.

Support cyber metrics development, maintenance, and reporting.

Support cyber threat intelligence development and reporting.

Support routine identification, development and implementation of automation tasks.

Helps develop and implement security controls and formulate operational risk mitigations along with assisting in security awareness programs.

Involved in a wide range of security issues including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access.

Research, evaluate, and recommend new security tools, techniques, and technologies and introduces them to the enterprise in alignment with IT security strategy.

Utilizes COTS/GOTS and custom tools and processes/procedures to scan, identify, contain, mitigate and remediate vulnerabilities, and intrusions.

Assists in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e., NIST) and makes recommendations on process tailoring.

Performs analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.

Periodically conducts a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.

May provide briefings to senior staff.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

o Programming languages such as Python, C++, JavaScript

o Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technologies

o IDS/IPS, Firewalls, and Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware technologies

o Incident Response

o Vulnerability Management

Experience in analyzing security alerts via MS Sentinel Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (experience with other SIEM tools would be acceptable).

Timely responses to email security alerts in O365 and Proofpoint, and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) system alerts in CrowdStrike.

Working knowledge of the full Incident Response cycle: Identification, Protection, Detection, Response, Recover.

Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures for the SOC.

Skills

Security, Cyber security, Information security, Security architecture, Network security, Siem

Top Skills Details

Security,Cyber security,Information security,Security architecture,Network security,Siem

Additional Skills & Qualifications

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: County Live Scan, Child Support Services (CSS) Background Clearance, County Probation (PROB) Background which is more in depth and should be discussed with candidate prior to submittal

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Security+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), or similar industry related certification(s).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: A Bachelors degree in related field and 0 years of related experience required; 2 years of related experience is highly preferred. Additional experience can be substituted in lieu of education.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Santa Ana, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.