Job Description

***We are unable to work with 3rd-party or corp-to-corp candidates for this position***

***Must be currently located in either Pacific, Mountain, or Central time zones***

Role Overview

We are looking for a dedicated Security Analyst to enhance the security posture of both internal and external systems. This role is crucial in safeguarding digital assets and ensuring the integrity of corporate services.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor and investigate security breaches across organizational systems.
• Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities within corporate systems.
• Stay updated with the latest IT security trends and best practices.
• Generate detailed reports on security metrics, attempted attacks, and breaches.
• Develop, review, and maintain comprehensive security incident response plans and playbooks.
• Advise management and senior IT staff on security enhancements.
• Perform security assessments, including vulnerability testing and risk analysis.
• Promote and support the development of company-wide security best practices.
• Participate in and support security audits.
• Foster relationships with third-party security organizations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a security professional with a focus on developing security policies.
• Extensive experience working in the Microsoft Defender environment.
• Scripting skills in PowerShell or KQL.
• In-depth understanding of security policies, compliance, and best practices.
• Proven experience in vulnerability assessments and testing.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and capable of working effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to research and propose technical security solutions.
• Experience in planning, communicating, and implementing security recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Azure Sentinel or similar SIEM products.
• Experience in conducting or managing network penetration testing.
• Previous experience in a security analyst role.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) with a team of 5 or more.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.

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