Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst

Job Type: Direct Hire

Locations: Hockessin, DE

Work Setting: Onsite

Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 | Based on experience

Overview: This position ensures the security and integrity of all computer-related equipment and networks. It requires expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and network security within a hybrid IT/OT environment. Responsibilities include monitoring the threat landscape, ensuring compliance with security policies, and responding to technology-based threats.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security for new processes, enhancements, and services.
• Manage authentication, authorization, domain services, auditing, logging, and device security.
• Implement and manage security monitoring tools.
• Propose and enforce security policies and technologies to address threats and trends.
• Ensure security compliance across all system phases.
• Use approved methodologies and monitor success metrics for security initiatives.
• Administer penetration and vulnerability assessments, audits, and phish campaigns.
• Conduct security training and awareness programs.
• Maintain cybersecurity equipment, software, and services.
• Implement technology to prevent and respond to security threats, including regular vulnerability assessments, log analysis, and proactive threat hunting.
• Ensure recovery from security risk events and respond to cybersecurity alerts.
• Develop and adhere to a roadmap for the security portfolio, executing projects and setting priorities based on strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with policies, guidelines, regulations, and contractual obligations, lead risk assessments and remediation plans.
• Assess technology purchases and vendor cybersecurity.
• Respond to and implement recommendations from audits and security assessments.
• Implement redundancy in applications and services, maintain records, and enhance the Incident Response Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in technology security or equivalent education and experience.
• Professional certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CEH, CISM, CISA, etc. would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of security, networking, and technology infrastructure concepts.
• Experience with Linux, Windows server and desktop OS, Active Directory, virtualization, backups/disaster recovery, file systems, email server administration, databases, and enterprise applications.
• Experience in designing and implementing technology security.
• Managing complex initiatives and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Skills in time and risk management, problem-solving, and effective communication.
• Expertise in security controls and frameworks, vulnerability scanning, endpoint detection, firewalls, SIEM, IAM, multifactor authentication, Active Directory security, technology networking, and zero trust architecture.