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Description

Summary:

The Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring and analyzing security threats and vulnerabilities within the organization's IT infrastructure. This role requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices and the ability to proactively identify and mitigate risks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Threat Monitoring & Analysis:Log Review & Analysis: Conduct regular reviews of security logs from various sources, including but not limited to Azure, Microsoft Defender, and FortiAnalyzer.

+ Vulnerability Assessment: Proactively investigate and assess vulnerabilities within the organization's IT infrastructure.

+ Threat Hunting: Actively search for and investigate malicious activity within the network environment.

+ Incident Response:Security Breach Monitoring: Monitor the network for security breaches and conduct thorough investigations of violations.

+ Incident Response: Assist in the development and implementation of incident response plans and procedures.

+ Security Engineering:Security Protocol Design & Implementation: Design and implement security protocols, applications, and processes to secure the company, data, and applications.

+ Security Controls: Monitor for security-related events and ensure data is protected from unauthorized users.

+ Compliance & Reporting:Security Reports: Produce regular security reports for management and the security committee.

+ Compliance Review: Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.

+ Technical Support:Device Hardening: Assist technology services with device hardening, vulnerability remediation, and security violations.

+ Technical Assessments: Provide technical assessments and recommendations for security improvements.

+ Testing & Auditing:Security Testing: Conduct regular security testing, including penetration testing and review of security processes.

+ Compliance Audits: Assist with security audits and assessments.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

+ Experience: 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity or a related field.

+ Technical Skills:Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and best practices.

+ Expertise in network security, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and VPNs.

+ Proficiency in using security tools and technologies, such as Azure, Microsoft Defender, FortiAnalyzer, SIEM systems, and vulnerability scanners.

+ Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus.

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