Cyber Security Analyst

Advanced Systems Design
Montgomery, AL, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$120,640.0 - $128,960.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Software System Penetration Testing Cloud Computing CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Systems Development Life Cycle Logstash Security Information and Event Management SonarQube Syslog Webinspect OpenText Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

The Information Security Analyst will join our client’s Information Security Office (ISO) Security Operations team, reporting to the Security Operations Director. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining technical security controls to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of client’s information assets., The analyst will perform duties within the ISO’s Security Operations Center (SOC), including:

  • Analyze anomalies from Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to assess severity and impact.
  • Implement, maintain, and document security safeguards.
  • Review infrastructure changes to ensure adequate protection.
  • Conduct network and penetration tests, and application vulnerability scans.
  • Promote information security awareness across the organization.
  • Monitor internal control systems to maintain appropriate access levels.
  • Support projects throughout the client’s systems development life cycle.
  • Perform other duties as assigned., Job Title: Information Security Analyst Location: Onsite - Montgomery, AL Pay Range: $58-$62/hr on W2 Overview: The Information Security Analyst will join AMA’s Information Sec…
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Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years of Information Security experience.
  • Strong analytical skills for effective security analysis and incident response.
  • Ability to identify endpoint anomalies and malware exploitation techniques.
  • Understanding of social engineering tactics.
  • Advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent time management and prioritization abilities.
  • Ability to take prompt action on security events and collaborate with team members or subject matter experts.

Required Experience with the following tools:

  • ProofPoint Targeted Attack Protection
  • Cloud Threat Response
  • Protection Server
  • ZenGuide
  • CrowdStrike Falcon EDR

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Microsoft Defender XDR
  • Microsoft Sentinel
  • SonarQube
  • Tenable SC
  • OpenText WebInspect
  • Syslog-NG
  • Elastic LogStash

Education Required:

  • High school diploma or GED

Certifications Preferred:

  • CompTia Security +
  • ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
  • Certified Ethical Hacker
  • Microsoft SC-200

Benefits & conditions

Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:

  • A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
  • A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
  • A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 42-year track record of providing successful, innovative solutions for our government customers.
  • A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
  • Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:

  • The pre-employment testing protocol:

  • background investigation
  • drug screening

Our Employees:

  • Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
  • Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
  • Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Professional Certification Incentive Plan
  • Employee Referral Plan
  • Technology Exposure

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