About the role

  • Experienced Information Security Analyst investigating incidents and mentoring junior analysts in a collaborative environment. Position with a mission-centered organization to support information security operations.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct complex investigative assignments demonstrating judgement in selecting methods and techniques to obtain creative solutions
  • Analyze system-generated indicators to identify patterns that would alert potential security incidents or threats
  • Identify, clarify, investigate and (where appropriate) escalate circumstances of concern to incident managers
  • Evaluate escalated events of concern identified by junior analysts to determine scope of impact, severity and appropriate next steps
  • Oversee the work of junior analysts on shift in a 24/7 operations center to minimize intrusions and expedite threat mitigation
  • Mentor, train and assist Analyst 1s and 2s
  • Conduct additional discovery and forensic investigations under the direction of incident managers
  • Carry out assigned investigation analysis of technology audit recommendations
  • Monitor and report on audit remediation efforts
  • Provide regular updates to manager on project/account status

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent professional experience
  • Four years of experience in Information Security, IT and/or Computer Science, including expertise in one or more of the following areas: Attacker tactics for both enterprise and web systems, cyber threat intelligence, incident handling, continuous monitoring, intrusion detection, advanced network forensics, host forensics and malware analysis
  • Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 environment
  • Ability to recognize patterns of known security compromise from log information and identify new exploits when they present themselves
  • Ability to mentor and train junior analysts
  • Demonstrated experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, command line interfaces, and associated security concerns
  • Demonstrated experience using a SIEM or data aggregation tool to analyze data sets and identify trends, anomalies, and actionable intelligence
  • Demonstrated experience with Continuous Monitoring operations in an enterprise environment
  • Working knowledge of: **- Networking protocols and technologies **- Current information security practices, trends, and technologies **- Information security tools, technologies, threats, and practices **- IT organization patterns **- Familiarity with programming and scripting
  • Understand how system storage and memory forensics are used in incident response
  • Understand how cyber threat intelligence relates to incident response
  • Strong professional written and oral communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with the proven ability to follow instructions
  • Works well with others, especially those in complementary roles
  • This job operates in a professional office environment
  • To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using computer monitors/equipment
  • Preferred:
  • Relevant security certification from one or more of the following or equivalent certifying authorities: GIAC, CompTIA, ISC2, EC-Council, etc. **

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Job title

Information Security Analyst 3 – 5-yr Fixed-Term

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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