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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT - Cyber Security Analyst II - **Company:** Georgia Farm Bureau - **Location:** Macon, GA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Windows, Software System Penetration Testing, Unix, Cyber Security, Information Leak Prevention, Domain Name System (DNS), Issue Tracking Systems, Information Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Reverse Engineering, Security Information and Event Management, Flexi (Photoshop Plugin), Malware, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Ddos - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=84a5b5e51d212246 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Writing skills?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Ability to follow sound business ethics when executing job responsibilities * Must have an understanding of the importance of learning and that it is never-ending. * Must be a self-motivated individual, willing to constantly evaluate the environment for improvement., * Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Information Management combined with five years security or technology support experience required; Master's degree may substitute for some work experience * Documented experience with the following technologies: leading SIEM technologies, IDS/IPS, network- and host-based firewalls, data leakage protection (DLP) * Working experience with possible attack activities such as network probing/ scanning, DDOS, malicious code activity, etc. * Working experience with Windows and Unix administration * Working experience with common penetration testing techniques * Working experience with basic networking protocols such as IP, DNS, HTTP, etc. * Working experience with system security architecture and security solutions Preferred: * Certification include Security+, Certified Intrusion Analyst (GIAC), Continuous Monitoring (GMON), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) * Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral and writing skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Self-motivated to improve knowledge and skills * A strong desire to understand "the what" as well as "the why" and "the how" of security incidents, * Experience in a fast-paced support environment as a member of a 24x7x365 network and/or security operations team; Must be able to concentrate for long periods of time * Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds on occasional basis ## Description * Adhere to and evaluate current security procedures and standards, suggesting improvements as needed. * Monitor and respond to security alerts as outlined by company policies and procedures. * Follow policies and procedures to ensure cyber risk is properly managed in accordance with the risk tolerance of the company. * Guide, support, and educate other members of the team as they work towards the common goal of safeguarding company assets. * Assist the company with risk analysis and risk mitigation efforts. * Maintain a deep understanding of Information Technology and security architecture. * Use security knowledge and tools to monitor for imminent and pervasive threats to company assets. * Automate playbooks as needed to improve response time and efficiency. * Provide status and metric reporting and adhering to internal operational security and policies; Documents all actions taken in ticketing system. * Complete task and project work as assigned., Develop and maintain a positive relationship with equipment vendors and company personnel. * Provide management and team members detailed information concerning current technical issues * Continually improve the service by identifying and correcting issues or gaps in knowledge capital (analysis procedures, playbooks, network models), identifying and recommending new or updated tools, content, countermeasures, scripts, plug-ins and other "glue" * Perform peer reviews and consultations with other Cyber Security Analysts regarding potential security incidents * Superb communications/interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with others * Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in at least one security-related area (e.g. reverse engineering malware, penetration testing, software testing, cryptography, etc.) * Be available for 24/7 on-call rotation ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Chrome for Sale? 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