Associate Cyber Security Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst/Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Job Summary

Do you have what it takes? This is not your typical cyber role. A cyber war is underway in the world today, with hostile nations seeking to disrupt and destroy critical infrastructure in the United States, all day, and every day. If you want to be on the front lines up against the best cyber criminals and nation state attackers in the world and prove you are better, then this is the place to be.

For our employees, this is a mission, not a job. We educate the company about cyber threats. We establish the standards for cyber security. We perform assessments to ensure proper protections are in place. We manage vulnerabilities and guide the development of defenses. It takes a high degree of skill and a commitment to that mission to be successful. Do you have what it takes? 

If this description sounds like you, let’s talk.

This position is responsible for the identification, assessment, and communication of cyber security risks to help protect the company from internal and external threats. 

Performs cyber security and cyber risk work, working closely with other groups focused on the monitoring, analysis, and investigation of cyber security threats and events, both internal and external, that could potentially impact the security posture of the organization. Helps facilitate cyber security awareness throughout the organization by educating personnel through the development of awareness articles, presentations, training courses or other materials. Facilitates client requests to ensure critical business tasks continue uninterrupted. Performs assessments of cyber security risk and vulnerabilities and maintains security policies. Provides updates and detailed information to management regarding the negative impact on the business caused by theft, destruction, alteration, or denial of access to information and systems. May collaborate with other staff to assess the cyber security risk on the organization's network systems, applications, and solutions based upon user requests and business needs.

Applies an understanding of IT technologies and develops an evolving knowledge of mitigation options and risk frameworks to assess the current threat landscape and improve security. May consult with subject matter experts and business representatives, as needed, to provide input on cyber security decisions, the establishment of cyber security policies, and to foster security awareness. May serve as a participant in the cyber security incident response program. Works in a team environment to mitigate cyber security threats, improve processes and security posture. May conduct cyber threat research into threat actors and campaigns, as well as technological advances to combat unauthorized access. May assist with root cause investigation and proper mitigation of cyber security events.

This position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Associate Cyber Security Analyst: Must possess 0-2 years of work experience in cyber security or a cyber risk related role demonstrating a basic understanding regarding the identification, gathering and analysis of information, threats, etc. to investigate and mitigate security risks. Demonstrates a general understanding of cyber security and or data system protection principles and practices.

A basic understand of industrial cyber security standards and risk are desired. Demonstrated good organization and planning skills. Demonstrates a questioning attitude, with basic analytical and investigative skills. Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with others. A willingness to learn new skills and methodologies, conduct research, and learn to maintain hardware, software and network firewalls and encryption. Ability to work cooperatively in a teamed environment. Highly motivated, with the ability to work effectively under basic supervision in a fast-paced environment. Previous work experience or exposure to the security aspects governing software, communications, and network protocols is a plus. 

Cyber Security Analyst: Must possess at least 3-5 years of work experience in cyber security or a cyber risk related role demonstrating a general knowledge in the identification, gathering and analysis of information, threats, etc. to investigate and mitigate security risks. Demonstrates a working knowledge of cyber security best practices and frameworks. Possesses a solid understanding of industrial cyber security standards, frameworks and risk assess modeling. Demonstrated good organization and planning skills, to include time and project management skills.

Sr Cyber Security Analyst

Must possess 5 years of work experience in cyber security or a cyber risk related role demonstrating a basic understanding regarding the identification, gathering and analysis of information, threats, etc. to investigate and mitigate security risks or related IT networking experience (firewalls, CISCO, etc.). (Note:  A Master's degree will count as one year of experience.  A partial year of six months or more will be rounded up to one year).

Must possess work experience in cyber security or a cyber risk related role demonstrating a basic understanding regarding the identification, gathering and analysis of information, threats, etc. to investigate and mitigate security risks or related IT networking experience (firewalls, CISCO, etc.). (Note:  A Master's degree will count as one year of experience.  A partial year of six months or more will be rounded up to one year).
 

Demonstrates a general understanding of cyber security and or data system protection principles and practices. A basic understand of industrial cyber security standards and risk are desired. Demonstrated good organization and planning skills. Demonstrates a questioning attitude, with basic analytical and investigative skills. Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with others. A willingness to learn new skills and methodologies, conduct research, and learn to maintain hardware, software and network firewalls and encryption. Ability to work cooperatively in a teamed environment. Highly motivated, with the ability to work effectively under basic supervision in a fast-paced environment. Previous work experience or exposure to the security aspects governing software, communications, and network protocols is a plus.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:  Bachelor

Preferred Discipline(s): Computer Science; Engineering; Information Systems; Information Systems Security

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Preferred: Certified IS Security Professional-CISSP, The following Certifications from SANS: GCED, GWAPT, GSEC, GICSP, GCIH, GPEN, GCLD, GCFA, GCTD, GIAC.

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required