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Security Analyst (IR)

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Requisition #:

205108

Location:

Atlanta, GA 30339

Category:

IT

Salary:

$60,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Position Details

Join a Company That Puts People First!

At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here’s what sets us apart:

Award-Winning Culture

- Ranked the #1 company to work for in Georgia in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.

Employee Connection & Support

- Aveanna Connection Groups: Employee-led groups where shared identities and experiences create spaces for connection, collaboration, and support.

- Aveanna Social Circles: Join groups based on your interests, like books, music, or movies, to build camaraderie and lasting friendships.

- Aveanna Employee Relief Fund: A resource to help our team members through unexpected hardships, because we’re stronger together.

Inclusive Learning Environment

- We believe in growing together. Our inclusive learning sessions are open to all employees, fostering collaboration and shared success.

Commitment to Community

- Every year, we dedicate a day to giving back through our Annual Service Day, making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Requirements

Position Overview

Security Analyst (IR) will support the day-to-day operations of the Incident Response (IR) function, including monitoring alerts, triaging potential security events, and assisting in incident investigations. The analyst will help tune detection systems, participate in purple team exercises, and contribute to the continuous improvement of incident response processes.

Essential Job Functions

Monitor and analyze security alerts from a variety of sources including SIEM, EDR, and network-based tools.

Triage security incidents and escalate as appropriate, following documented procedures.

Assist in incident investigations and evidence collection.

Help tune detection systems (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS) to reduce false positives and improve threat visibility.

Participate in threat hunting activities and purple team exercises.

Document incident findings, root cause analysis, and lessons learned.

Support the development and improvement of IR playbooks and response procedures.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Infrastructure, End User Computing, Compliance, Risk) during incident handling.

Requirements

Must have 2-4 years of experience in Information Security.

Background in monitoring for and responding to security events.

Experience in incident response tools, tactics, techniques, and procedures

Experience writing reports for incident response.

Experience in creating company-wide communications and leadership specific communications.

Able to perform full packet capture and analysis.

Experience in creating and executing incident response runs and playbooks.

Experience utilizing EDR and AV solutions

Experience with programming / scripting languages, e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash, and Ruby.

Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GCIH, GCIA, or similar are a plus but not required.

Exposure to forensic tools and techniques (e.g., disk/memory analysis) a plus, but not required.

Other Skills/Abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including formatting and functions.

Must be able to always adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries.

Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.

Attention to detail

Time Management

Strong commitment to excellence

Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution

Excellent organization and communication skills

Quick-thinking and astute decision making skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements

Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English

Must be able to travel

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

Must be able to sit and climb stairs

Must have visual and hearing acuity

Environment

Performs duties in an office environment during agency operating hours

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Vaccination Requirements

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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