Security Analyst Job Description

The Security Analyst ensures programs are effective and identifies the need for additional resources. Coordinates, develops, and evaluates security programs for an organization. Being a Security Analyst typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Requires a bachelor’s degree. Working as a Security Analyst typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.

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Security Analyst Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Security Analyst to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Forensics analysis and reporting;
  • Provide Incident Response (IR) support when analysis confirms actionable incidents;
  • Run the corporate Security Operation Center (SOC) environment;
  • Reconcile SOX applications user access control list (ACL) to HR provided employee census file (active employees) on periodic basis;
  • Assist in routine auditing of product and operational teams;
  • Be able to work a rotating on-call schedule as required;
  • Investigate security breaches and other alerts;
  • Validate intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts against network traffic using packet analysis tools;
  • Work closely with a technical lead to discuss the security and ATO related matters and come up with security related improvements;
  • Work with and audit security vendors’ performance;
  • Participates in technical design reviews, system integration testing, load testing, and provides assistance during user acceptance testing;
  • Strong Microsoft skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Microsoft Project and Visio;
  • Continuously updating the company s incident response and disaster recovery plans;
  • Perform penetration testing;
  • Stay up-to-date on information technology trends and security standards.

Requirements:

  • Troubleshooting, debugging, and diagnostic skills in a complex IT environment;
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Systems Administrator;
  • Ability to create system documentation for ongoing system management;
  • Knowledge of JIRA, Service Now;
  • Working knowledge of web security best practices;
  • 1+ years’ experience as a Security Analyst or equivalent knowledge;
  • Must understand PCI, SOX requirements;
  • Experience of analyzing Federal IT systems to evaluate for the security compliance;
  • Experience with IDS/IPS, Network Security, Gateway Security, and Endpoint Security;
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and helpful;
  • Minimum of five years’ IT or network security experience;
  • Experience with responding to RFPs;
  • Maintain IT Security Appliances (Firewall, Proxy, WAF, IDPS, SIEM);
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information assurance, or a related field;
  • Excellent, effective communication skills (both oral and written).