Cybersecurity Analyst I

Pay Rate $51/hr

Shift 8 AM - 5 PM

Hybrid: Tues - Wed on site and during all hands meeting, Mon, Thur and Friday Remote

12 months contract with possible extension

Start Date 7/1/2024

End Date 7/1/2025

Location: Austin, Texas

Must Have

Handling Cyber portion of tickets and workflow

Monitoring Cyber email for intake

Preparing Assessments and other documents

Researching topics as they arise

Nice To Have

Rapid 7

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Job Description

General Overview:

At an entry level, assists in the maintenance and operation of a variety of security measures and software that perform cybersecurity functions such as access control, monitoring or vulnerability assessment. Assists in providing support to the end-user community and ensuring they have up-to-date protection from malicious software and other cyber threats. Tests security measures to reduce and mitigate risk. Provides reports and other information related to information security issues as requested by management and other groups. Assists in evaluation and analysis of security applications and systems. This position develops competence by performing structured work assignments and receives instruction, guidance and direction from supervisor, manager and/or more experienced colleagues.

• Monitors security systems for possible intrusion.
• Assists with risk assessments.
• Interacts with end users concerning malware, spam, vulnerabilities and any other cybersecurity issues.
• Reviews and creates audit reports on user and system activities.
• Actively probes the network for new threats and risks.
• Documents, deploys, reviews and maintains cybersecurity policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Monitors security alerts on internet and other intelligence feeds and assists in determining whether reported threats could impact Client information technology or operational technology systems.
• Implements and administers technical security systems including SIEM, VAT, network IDS, antivirus, web and email filters, and firewalls.
• Implements and ensures technical security compliance solutions for NERC, PCI, FBI CJIS, HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.
• Supports cybersecurity incident response activities.
• Documents and maintains objective evidence to demonstrate NERC CIP regulatory compliance.
• May assist in providing technical consulting to other groups within Client on security requirements.
• Performs work by traveling independently or with a small team to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled.
  
  

This general overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor or management.

Minimum Qualifications

Four or more years of experience in cybersecurity or relevant experience. A degree(s) in information technology, computer science or relevant field may be substituted per client guidelines for certain years of experience.

Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

CISSP, GIAC or similar certification

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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of business continuity planning and disaster recovery
• knowledge of anti-virus and anti-spam technologies
• Knowledge of technology asset management
• Knowledge of technology hardware and software platforms and systems
• Skill in analytical and technical documentation
• Skill in verbal and written communication
• Skill in articulating complex, technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Skill in analyzing significant volumes of detailed information and understanding the security implications
• Skill in understanding complex systems across diverse technical platforms
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft office and software update tools
• Intermediate skill level in anti-virus, anti-spam, secure content, network security and web filtering software
• Intermediate skill level in security vulnerability scanning tools
• Ability to balance and manage competing high priority work demands
• Ability to build relationships and foster teamwork
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to conduct sensitive security investigations and maintain confidentiality
  
  

Work Environment

• Work hours are spent in an office environment
• Work involves weekends, holidays and non-standard hours
• Work involves providing 24/7/365 on-call support on a rotating basis
• Work involves traveling and lodging out of town
  
  

Physical Demands

Work involves frequent finger/hand manipulation in using a keyboard and mouse

Thank You

Prashant

p.kumar@vishusa.com