Cybersecurity Analyst

Hartford, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Hiring: W2 Candidates Only
Visa: Open to any visa type with valid work authorization in the USA

Job Description:

A Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for protecting an organizations computer systems networks and data from cyber threats. They monitor detect investigate and respond to security incidents while implementing measures to prevent future attacks. Cybersecurity Analysts play a key role in safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Monitoring & Threat Detection:

Continuously monitor network traffic systems and logs for suspicious activities.

Use security tools like SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) to detect and respond to threats.

Incident Response:

Investigate security breaches and coordinate responses to minimize impact.

Document incidents and create post-incident reports with corrective actions.

Vulnerability Management:

Identify and patch system vulnerabilities using scanning tools (e.g. Nessus Qualys).

Regularly test and evaluate the security of IT infrastructure.

Security Auditing & Compliance:

Ensure the organization complies with data protection laws and security standards (ISO 27001 GDPR NIST etc.).

Conduct regular audits and risk assessments.

Firewall & Access Control Management:

Configure and monitor firewalls intrusion detection/prevention systems and antivirus software.

Manage user permissions and enforce access control policies.

Security Awareness:

Educate employees about cybersecurity best practices phishing prevention and safe data handling.

Reporting & Documentation:

Prepare detailed reports on security status threats and improvement plans for management.

Required Skills:

Strong knowledge of network security firewalls and VPNs

Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk QRadar ArcSight)

Understanding of threat analysis malware and incident response

Proficiency in operating systems (Windows Linux macOS)

Familiarity with cloud security (AWS Azure GCP)

Knowledge of ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

Educational Qualification:

Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Technology or a related field

Certifications such as:

CompTIA Security

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Hiring: W2 Candidates OnlyVisa: Open to any visa type with valid work authorization in the USA Job Description: A Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for protecting an organizations computer systems networks and data from cyber threats. They monitor detect investigate and respond to security incide...