Information Security Analyst
Carco Group, Inc.
Annapolis, MD, United States
3 months ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
Tech stack
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Cloud Computing Security
CompTIA Security+
Cyber Security
Python (Programming Language)
Network Monitoring
Windows PowerShell
Security Information and Event Management
Software Vulnerability Management
Scripting
Mitre Att&ck
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Tenable Nessus
Microsoft Sentinel
RSA Archer Platform
Splunk
Qualys
Servicenow
Job description
- Monitor, tune, and triage alerts across the SIEM platform, escalating confirmed incidents per established runbooks
- Manage the vulnerability management lifecycle- including scanning, prioritization, remediation tracking, and executive reporting
- Support endpoint security, email security, and network monitoring tools; identify gaps and recommend configuration improvements
- Conduct periodic threat hunting activities and contribute to the development of detection rules and playbooks
- Participate in incident response activities including containment, eradication, and post-incident reviews
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Support ongoing SOC 2 Type II compliance efforts, including evidence collection, control testing, and coordination with external auditors
- Assist with NIST CSF assessments - mapping current controls to framework functions and identifying gaps for remediation
- Maintain and update security policies, standards, and procedures in collaboration with senior team members
- Conduct periodic security risk assessments and contribute findings to the organization risk register
- Track remediation efforts for identified risks and control deficiencies through to closure
Collaboration & Communication
- Partner with IT, Engineering, and business stakeholders to embed security best practices into day-to-day operations
- Assist in security awareness initiatives and provide guidance to staff on security topics
- Prepare clear, concise reporting on security metrics, vulnerability status, and compliance posture for management
Requirements
Do you have experience in Vuls?, + 3-5 years of experience in an information security role with exposure to both technical operations and compliance functions
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of vulnerability management tools such as Tenable Nessus/IO or Qualys
- Demonstrated understanding of SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria and NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Familiarity with common attack techniques and defensive countermeasures (MITRE ATT&CK familiarity a plus)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical findings for non-technical audiences
Preferred
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISM, or equivalent
- Experience supporting a SOC 2 audit from end to end
- Scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell) for security tooling and reporting
- Exposure to cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) environments
- Experience working with GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow GRC, Drata, Vanta)
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