Senior Security Analyst

Troy University
Troy, United States of America
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Troy, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Data analysis
Proxy Servers
Apple Mac Systems
User Authentication
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Security
Computer Security
Computer Programming
Databases
Linux
Information Security Management
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Log Analysis
Network Segmentation
Remote Access Technology
Software Vulnerability Management
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Malware
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Information Technology
Cybercrime
Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

The Senior Security Analyst position is responsible for technical and thought-leadership duties for multiple information security disciplines such as incident response, vulnerability management, intrusion detection and prevention, threat hunting, security operations, security policy, and awareness/education; oversight of information security incident response activities, risk assessment and risk management activities, and vulnerability assessment and vulnerability management activities spanning University and business units; managing detailed network, operating system, database, and application vulnerability assessments and security configuration audits; managing information security initiatives; oversight of operational tasks supporting information security functions such as intrusion detection and prevention, security event log analysis, management reporting, malware prevention and remediation, encryption, network segmentation, remote access, cloud security, and authentication; supporting, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting and enhancing security infrastructure tools, methodologies, software, and hardware; drafting and reviewing information security policies, processes, and procedures; reviewing information security awareness and education materials and other documentation; determining and documenting information security requirements and controls necessary for the protection of information resources; providing guidance and assistance regarding information security matters such as the interpretation of information security policies and requirements or their applicability to particular situations; independently maintaining automated tools and methodologies in support of Information Security functions; analyzing data from Information Security functions and providing reports and recommended response actions to Information Security management; representing Information Security to other organizations on information security related matters, as assigned; publishing regular status reports and submission to management; and performing other related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Do you have experience in macOS?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, 1. Bachelor's degree in a related field

  1. Minimum of five years of related IT experience

  2. Demonstrated technical expertise in multiple information security domains

  3. OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

  4. Excellent team participation skills

  5. Good written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications

  6. Knowledge of information security technologies, methodologies, and best practices in the domains of: security incident response, vulnerability assessment and management, intrusion detection and prevention, system administration (Windows, OS X, Linux, etc.), security administration of networks, operating systems, databases and applications, access control, encryption, firewalls and proxies, networking, security event log analysis, malware prevention and remediation, cloud technologies, programming/scripting, and risk assessment and management

  7. Security certifications (e.g. SANS/GIAC, CISSP, CISA, CISM).

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