Information Security Analyst

Strivector Corp is a National Staffing and Recruiting agency established in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. We are a preferred partner for several Fortune 500 companies nationwide. Strivector has been consistently rated a rare 4.6/5 on Google, Indeed and Glassdoor by our candidates, customers, employees and contractors. Elevate your professional journey with us. Strivector's premier client (a well-known market leader in their space) is hiring for the following full-time direct hire position. POSITION OVERVIEW As an Information Security Analyst , your roles and responsibilities will include: This position is dedicated to ensuring the integrity and security of all MannKind data across both on-premises and cloud-based applications. As an on-premises role, the analyst will be actively engaged in resolving technical issues from inception to resolution. strong technical /infrastructure background is required. Implement and maintain the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls framework to maintain robust security protocols and procedures. Implement and manage security measures for information systems to prevent breaches, detect vulnerabilities, and manage risk. Conduct regular system audits to ensure compliance with security standards. Proficiency in AI and its application in data security and protection strategies Develop controls such as firewalls, business systems, data leakage protection systems, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning, remediation as well as advises and implements configurations for a variety of security tools. Evaluate, categorize, and remediate security events and vulnerabilities before they become security incidents. Identify security gaps discovered through ongoing monitoring of all information security controls and propose enhancements to security controls and implement them fully. Participates in cybersecurity projects to ensure that the delivery is on-time and adopted to meet the company's information protection requirements. On call rotation for emergency related events due to outages, cyber events, etc. This is a hands-on, technical role that requires a robust background in infrastructure technologies to assess and deploy solutions. QUALIFICATIONS Most importantly, you need to be a passionate Information Security Analyst who enjoys his work and is considered to be one of the best within your organization. The ideal an Information Security Analyst would be someone with deep experience in many (if not all) of the following: BA/BS degree relating to information technology, compliance, information management, infrastructure and/or information security and a minimum of 5 to 7 year's work experience. Candidates must possess analytical skills, which evolved from training in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, helpdesk/infrastructure, or similar discipline. Experience managing Rapid7. Experience managing NextGen AV systems. Hands on experience running AI models. Experience with information security framework models such as CIS Framework, NIST, etc., implementing and auditing security measures, security response, and incident management. Working knowledge of network switches, routers, firewalls and VPN, network security, administration of DLP, antivirus, antimalware, IDSIPS, SIEM, SMTP, Email security, AD, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs. Knowledgeable in security best practices such as encryption, hashing, vulnerability scans, event log monitoring, intrusion detection and prevention, eDiscovery, and content filtering. Knowledge of cloud providers' security (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure). Prior experience managing EDR solutions. Prior experience with SIEM, configuration management, hardening, and vulnerability scanning Experience with identity access management systems (IAM) We understand that even if you are a seasoned Information Security Analyst , you may not have all the skills listed here. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Compensation: Based on Experience. One of the best in the industry Minimum Education: BA/BS degree relating to information technology, compliance, information management, infrastructure and/or information security Minimum Experience: 5-8 years of experience Type of position: Full-time position Location: Danbury, CT Relocation accepted: Yes, Full relocation benefits Remote / Hybrid: No

Created: 2024-11-21