Associate Information Security Analyst

The Role
We're looking for an Associate Information Security Analyst to join our growing Information Security team in our mission to secure one of the fastest growing Cannabis companies in the US. This role is ideal for someone looking to pivot or break into Information Security. You'll participate in supporting the daily functions that further our team mission including but not limited to responding to user requests, performing incident response, contributing to projects, developing your skillset, and becoming familiar with the industry and our policies.
Responsibilities

• Monitoring and responding to alerts in our various security tools and IT platforms to identify and investigate potential threats or alerts. This includes Firewalls, Proxies, Antivirus, SIEM, Email Gateway, and IDS.
• Conduct investigations in logs, systems, and network traffic to identify trends and root causes across a variety of systems and cloud services, and work with other teams to remediate threats in our environment.
• Follow our Incident Response Plan and Playbooks as necessary when responding to identified alerts.
• Document all steps in an investigation from start to finish to provide necessary information for all participating parties and presenting those results to internal teams.
• Working with other members of the team to conduct investigations, perform project work, or develop documentation.
• Develop and maintain a current understanding of the cybersecurity threat landscape.
• Mentor end-users in security best practices.
• Gather feedback from end users to identify potential points of improvement.
• Execute tasks as a member of the Information Security team as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working in Information Security or Information Technology which can come from:
  • A transcript from a well-known training provider that shows at least 96 hours of training related to Information Security.
  • Work experience in either Information Technology or Information Security where you interacted with a variety of systems, including servers.
  • Completion of an Information Security bootcamp that has been nationally accredited.
  • At least 2 semesters completed of an Information Security related degree program.
• Security certifications such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or ISC(2) SSCP can help you stand out, but not required.
• Basic knowledge of networking, cloud service, computing, and information security concepts.
• Great written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with well-organized and structured work habits.
• Ability to keep calm in high-stress or emergency situations.
• Ability to think abstractly and critically to consider potential concerns and determine their validity.
• An insatiable intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn quickly in a complex space.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

GTI prefers all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination at time of hire
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