Security Analyst

Job Description The Security Analyst is responsible for the monitoring, investigation, and analysis of security issues across several tool sets and disciplines. The ideal candidate will have a general IT background including experience in a service desk, systems administrator, network administrator, or equivalent role as well as a solid understanding of Information Security concepts. Primary Responsibilities: • Monitor for and respond to security issues and threats • Investigate alerts and incidents, leveraging various information security tools • Assist in coordinating vulnerability remediation projects with local site personnel • Act as the front-line liaison between the security team and the rest of the company Job Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience • A minimum of 3 years IT experience in a support, administration, or engineering role • General knowledge of Information Security best practices in an enterprise environment • Knowledge of or experience in two or more of the following IT domains: • General operating system management and security • Firewalls and general networking concepts • Patch management and/or vulnerability remediation • Phishing campaigns and end user security training • Penetration testing, incident response, computer forensics • Scripting, development, and/or automation • Experience with any of the following a plus: • Microsoft Office 365/Azure security portals • Microsoft Defender ATP • Rapid7 InsightIDR/VM and/or Nexpose • Fortinet or Juniper firewalls • PowerShell, Bash, or Python