Cybersecurity Analyst - GA, On Site

Cyber Security Specialist As a Cyber Security Specialist, you will play a critical role in protecting our organization from cyber threats. You will work closely with other IT and cyber security professionals to monitor, analyze, and respond to cyber security incidents, ensuring our systems and data are secure and compliant with industry standards and regulations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Threat Monitoring and Analysis: Continuously monitor network traffic, system logs, end point detection and other cyber security systems and alerts to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. Incident Response: Respond to and investigate cyber security alerts, data breaches, network intrusions, and execute incident response tasks. Vulnerability Management: Conduct a review of vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security weaknesses. Reporting and Documentation: Create and address cyber security tickets that support internal and external cyber security organization tasks based on process procedures and verbal guidance. Contribute to briefing and reports for management reviews and compliance audits. Security Tools Operations: Provide input to standard operating procedures to improve cyber security tool productivity and operations. Collaboration: Work with IT and product development teams to support cyber security operations, risk mitigations, and protections. Training and Awareness: Communicate to peers and colleagues' security concepts as part of job functions. Build, maintain and promote relationships with team members, peers across disciplines, and all other company team members ensuring effective coordination of communications and services affecting clients. Attend webinars and training to stay up to date on best practices related to the company and department. Complete projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Technical Skills: Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, applications, and security technology concepts. Experience: Operating with security toolsets required (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls). Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities that include the ability to assess risks. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills that can convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail and ability to multitask. Team Player: Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with cross-functional groups. Education & Experience Bachelors degree or 4+ years equivalent combination of experience in related field. Skills, education (including other relevant non-traditional degree programs, certifications, or job training programs) preferred. Entry level cyber security certification preferred (Security +, CEH, etc.) Experience with cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards (e.g., SOC2, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS). Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation tasks. Physical, Mental, & Communication Demands Physical Demands Sedentary Work: Primarily involves sitting for extended periods, often at a desk or computer. Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment. Mobility: Ability to travel occasionally for meetings, events and partner visits. Occasional walking or traversing throughout the office to meet with leaders and other employees. Visual Acuity: Ability to read and analyze data on a computer screen (or to read and analyze data with reasonable accommodation) and in printed materials. Lifting & Carrying: Minimal physical lifting required, but may involve handling documents, and lifting light office supplies. Mental Demands Attention to Detail: High level strategic thinking combined with attention to operational detail. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on scalability and efficiency. Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Decision-Making: Sound judgement and decision-making in ambiguous or complex situations. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and partner needs. Stress Management: Resilience under pressure and adaptability to shifting business needs. Communication Demands Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and communicate effectively with employees, managers, clients and external vendors. Negotiation: Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and influencing without authority. Cultural Sensitivity: Communicate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, demonstrating cultural awareness and sensitivity. Verbal and Written Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for executive-level reporting, cross functional coordination, and team leadership. Ability to clearly articulate strategy, goals, and expectations across diverse teams. Presentation Skills: Ability to present to internal stakeholders, external partners, and senior leadership. Environmental Conditions In office on site 5 days a week during normal working hours at Vensure office location. Disclaimer This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is eligible for the following benefits Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: PTO, Holidays, Parental leave and Sick Leave provided as required by applicable state law Other Benefits: Life insurance, short term disability, long term Client ability, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), Identity theft protection, critical illness, accident, cancer, hospital protection, legal and pet insurance. Vensure