Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

Organizes access to computer data files, evaluates data file use, and updates computer security files to keep them up to date.

• Plans and implements security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data from loss and service interruptions.
• Analyzes and documents security risks, breaches, and other cyber security incidents and the damage they cause.
• Develops and implements a network disaster recovery plan, and oversees the monitoring of the computer networks for security issues.
• Plans and implements security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and data from loss and service interruptions.
• Installs and operates security software and measures to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.
• Identifies current security threats, predicts future attacks, and designs a security incident response program with a documented plan of action to take if a security incident occurs.
• Remediates security incidents, and works with upper management to prepare for potential business repercussions.
• Collaborates with the security team to perform tests and find network weaknesses.
• Performs threat hunting and provides reports that identify potential risks to clients systems and networks.
• Participates in network and system penetration testing events to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities and works with management to develop executive level reports to client personnel.
• Researches and recommends security enhancements and purchases.
• Works with management to develop best practices.
• Researches and keeps current on the latest IT intelligence technologies, trends, and security standards.
• Trains staff on network and IT security procedures.
• Collaborates with the security team to perform tests and find network weaknesses.
• Researches and recommends security enhancements and purchases.
• Works with management to develop best practices.
• Researches and keeps current on the latest IT intelligence technologies, trends, and security standards.
• Audits policies and controls constantly, monitors systems for security gaps, designs effective solutions, and provide reports to management and executive staff.

• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Computer Science
• Digital Forensics
• IT Network Experience
• Systems Programming
• Digital Media Forensics
• Experience with Kali Linux and associated tools
• Programming in Python, Java, C, Assembly, SQL, PowerShell, Bash
• Travel: 10 %
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Forensics or related field

Desired Skills:

• Conceptual Knowledge in the following areas: Cisco devices, Ubuntu, Suricata, IDS, SQL, Wireshark, Firewalls, NIST Security Framework, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Traffic Analysis, Threat Hunting, Alert Triage

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name “PeopleTec” was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company’s foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it’s through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our “People First” benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.