Sr Security Analyst

Role: Sr. Security Analyst

Location: Edison NJ 4 days onsite and 1 day remote

Duration: 3 months contract to hire

Job Description:

Essential Functions

• Monitor analyze and respond to security incidents and alerts from EDR ITDR SIEM and cloud security platforms.
• Configure and manage security solutions including Zscaler CrowdStrike Defender and Proofpoint.
• Support firewall and network security operations with Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls.
• Lead security investigations conduct root cause analysis and document incident response actions.
• Provide threat intelligence and recommend proactive security measures to mitigate risk.
• Implement and maintain cloud security controls in Azure and GCP.
• Optimize Zscaler cloud security solutions for web and network protection.
• Configure email security solutions (Proofpoint) to prevent phishing and emailbased attacks.
• Administer MFA solution to enhance authentication security with tools such as Okta and Microsoft Authenticator.
• Ensure Active Directory (AD) and IAM policies align with best practices.
• Support identity governance access reviews and privileged access management (PAM).
• Implement data classification policies and enforce data protection controls.
• Conduct security assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards (PCI NIST CIS).
• Additional Functions
• Maintain and finetune security configurations across various security platforms.
• Identify security gaps and recommend security enhancements and process improvements.
• Develop playbooks and automation scripts to enhance security operations efficiency.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses in systems and applications.
• Develop and implement security policies procedures and standards to ensure compliance with industrys best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate security breaches and other security incidents to determine the root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Provide security awareness training to employees to promote a securityconscious culture.
• Stay uptodate on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate security measures.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure that security is integrated into all aspects of the organizations IT infrastructure.
• Participate in security audits and assessments to identify and address security gaps.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions to improve the organizations security posture.

Qualifications

• A bachelors degree in computer science information systems or a related experience.
• 710 years of experience in cybersecurity security operations or network security.

Handson expertise with:

• Zscaler CrowdStrike Microsoft Defender Sophia
• Proofpoint (Email Security Gateway)
• EDR & ITDR solutions
• Palo Alto & Cisco Firewalls
• Okta Microsoft Authenticator (MFA) Active Directory (AD) IAM
• Cloud Security (AWS Azure or GCP)
• Data classification and protection strategies
• Strong knowledge of threat intelligence SIEM vulnerability management and incident response.
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST ISO 27001 CIS Benchmarks.
• CISSP certification is required (additional security certifications are a plus).
• Strong analytical problemsolving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills capable of collaborating effectively with crossfunctional teams.