Summary
The Cyber Security Analyst (CSA) is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of securing the organization s various information systems. Reporting to the Information Security Manager the CSA is tasked with providing technical expertise in all areas of network system and application security. The CSA works closely with the various teams in the organization to ensure that systems and networks are always designed developed deployed and managed with an emphasis on strong effective security and risk management controls. The CSA leads the organization s vulnerability management program manages the annual cybersecurity assessments and penetration tests and researches and reports on emerging threats to help the organization take pre-emptive risk mitigation steps. The CSA effectively correlates and analyzes security events to proactively detect threats and mitigate attacks before they occur.
Job Responsibilities
Proactively monitor the environment to detect and implement steps to mitigate cyber-attacks before they occur
Provides technical expertise regarding security-related concepts to operational teams
Review investigate and respond to real-time alerts within the environment
Review real-time and historical reports for security and/or compliance violations
Monitor online security-related resources for new and emerging cyber threats
Assesses new security technologies to determine potential value for the enterprise
Conducts vulnerability assessments of firm systems and networks
Assist in patching and mitigating vulnerabilities
Requirements
Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Technical knowledge of enterprise-class technologies such as firewalls routers switches wireless access points VPNs and desktop and server operating systems
Exposure to Microsoft s enterprise technology platform including Azure Active Directory SQL
Office365 and the Windows server and desktop operating systems Proficiency with Windows PowerShell
Strong writing skills as well as the ability to articulate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff
Exposure to Security Incident Management Process
Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks
Be a proficient problem-solver that is able to work autonomously
Desired Qualifications:
A bachelors degree or Diploma in computer science cybersecurity or a related field is often preferred.
Prior experience in a security-related role (e.g. internship volunteer work) is a plus.
Exposure to application and database security
Cyber Security Analyst ( Associate)
Education
Degree / diploma