Information Security Analyst - Aurora, IL

  Position Summary

This position will be responsible for Threat Analysis, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Identification and Mitigation, Incident Response, System Implementation, Integration and Testing, Upgrades and Maintenance of Security Systems, Endpoint Protection Management, Implementation and Enforcement Cybersecurity Policies and Strategies.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

What You'll Do:

1. Be informed of the constantly changing threat landscape and vulnerabilities affecting the organization and effectively and expediently remediate risks in accordance with the security the requirements of the business.


2. Protect & Secure Company Assets including Systems, Network Infrastructure and a variety of endpoints.


3. Monitor IT Security Systems, Identify and Mitigate Risks and Manage Incident Response.


4. Implement and enforce strategies and policies that reduce threats to the Company’s networks, data, workflows and business operations.


5. Review and analyze logs and security system data on a consistent and timely basis and report regularly on the status of the company’s security systems, attack landscape, vulnerability status and mitigation efforts.


6. Contribute to the development and delivery of Cybersecurity Training to the company’s end user community. Promote best practices for information security.


7. Conduct threat research and analysis and make recommendations to enhance the company’s efforts to reduce risk, respond to incidents and breaches and address cybersecurity related threats.


8. Project related tasks and initiative-based activities which align with the company’s cybersecurity goals and objectives.


9. Adapt and adjust to evolving the ever-changing threat landscape, and provide the most effective resolutions to the cybersecurity challenges affecting the company and its employees.

Competencies

1. Job Knowledge


2. Accountability


3. Integrity


4. Attention to detail

Why choose Mitutoyo?
Mitutoyo America Corporation is a leader in the field of precision measuring tools and instruments. We serve an important role in providing state-of-the-art measurement products to manufacturing companies throughout North America. We are the only full-line provider of Metrology solutions in North America that can satisfy every measurement challenge faced by our customers. Our benefits include:

• Competitive Salary package - $80K annually


• Minimum 17 days PTO plus at least 10 paid holidays per year


• Shut down period at the end of the year


• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance


• STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program


• 401(k) Plan plus company match


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Service Recognition


• Company Vacation House in Florida

Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position.

   Work Environment : Office Environment and Hybrid.

Physical Demands: The person in this position occasionally needs to move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc. This position requires bending and squatting to install, repair and check computer connections.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. 

Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM. Occasionally hours outside of these normal working hours are required. This position is eligible to work remotely up to two days a week.

Travel: Minimal Travel Required. Occasional Trips to remote offices possible.

Required Education and Experience: Required: Associate degree or 2-3 years’ equivalent work experience. Preferred: Microsoft Security Certifications, CompTIA Security + or equivalent, Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CISSP or equivalent. Graduate/Undergraduate Degree - Computer Science with an emphasis on IT/Computer Networking. 3 – 5 yrs Corporate IT Networking/Security Role.

Preferred: Microsoft Security Certifications, CompTIA Security +, Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CISSP or equivalent, certifications. Microsoft Operating Systems, Active Directory, Azure Conditional Access Policies.

NOTE: This position will be heavily involved in the company’s efforts to obtain and the company’s CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Experience with email filtering & protection systems, best practices and threat prevention systems.

Comprehensive understanding of IT related CS certifications including ISO 27009, NIST 800.171 DFARS 5.X and CMMC level 2

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reports to: Information Technology Infrastructure Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mitutoyo America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to judge employees on their individual merits, skills, abilities, performance, etc. The Company offers equal opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all areas of our employment relationship.