Senior Cyber Security Analyst

About S2:

S2 continuously optimizes cybersecurity for the modern, constant-threat landscape. Our centralized adversary simulation, detection and response platform, Mage, uses advanced tradecraft to provide continuous red team-as-a-service. With Mage, we find weaknesses before adversaries do, so that every threat is an opportunity for improvement. Deployed as-a-service, S2 makes advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations. With smart automation and continuous testing, we help you focus on the most imminent and most critical risks to your enterprise.

S2 is focused solely on cybersecurity and specializes in Adversary Simulation, Protection and Prevention services. We were founded by cybersecurity experts trained by the National Security Agency (NSA) who were joined by senior cybersecurity entrepreneurs with proven expertise within the Federal Government. We are a growing community of cyber professionals seeking like-minded individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, seek innovation in our everyday work, hold ourselves and those around us accountable, and have a will to win.

S2. Relentlessly secure.

Stage 2 Security (S2) is hiring a Senior Cyber Security Analyst, Primary responsibilities will require: (i) consulting to customer on cybersecurity posture and improvements; (ii) support customer’s Splunk instance; (iii) act as company liaison for MDR Services support; (iv) manage security incident resolution in customer’s environment; and (v) protecting systems and infrastructure from infiltration or exfiltration of data.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain customer Splunk monitoring and detection configurations
• Provide on-site cybersecurity analyst function including investigation and resolution of security incidents
• Perform analyses of network infrastructure, applications, operating systems, firewalls, proxy devices and malware detection in a fast-paced environment
• Identify threats across customer information systems and work with customer in applying appropriate treatments to identified risks
• Perform vulnerability scans, analyze results, and recommend remediation actions
• Perform continuous monitoring of diverse security environments and analyze event log data to determine severity and prioritization of incident response efforts

Minimum Requirements:

• 2+ years of operational experience with securing and monitoring multiple platforms, network configurations and implementations.
• Broad knowledge of IT security.
• Advanced knowledge of Splunk search creation and report generation
• Experience with Crowdstrike Falcon EDR solution.
• Experience using Tenable Nessus for vulnerability scanning.
• General systems infrastructure experience.
• Experience with log correlation and packet analysis tools.
• Working understanding of common enterprise information systems services such as Active Directory.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP protocol suite, security architecture and security techniques/products.
• Experience with various security management tools (e.g., vulnerability management, configuration management and SIEM).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Education and Certifications:

• B.A or B.S in computer science or related field
• CompTia Sec+
• CompTia CySa+

No third-party candidates will be considered.

The Benefits:

S2 is a small business where people come first, and we know and care about each and every employee. This drives us to provide the best possible benefits and we believe that the benefits we offer are a notch above the rest.

• 401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)
• Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness
• Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually

Stage 2 Security welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

If you are looking to make an impact, Stage 2 Security is the place for you.