Associate IT Security Analyst

Job Description

Associate IT Security AnalystResponsibilities:Requires basic technical knowledge of theories, principles and concepts within IT security.Works under instruction, guidance and direction from more senior team members.Performs routine technical assignments and uses existing procedures to apply to technical concepts to solve standard problems.Supports the evaluations of tests, coordinates, monitors and maintains information systems (IS) and cyber security policies, procedures and systems, including access management for hardware, firmware and software.Provides support in ensuring that IS and cyber security plans, controls, processes, standards, policies and procedures are aligned with IS standards and overall IS and cyber security.Participates in the identification of security risks and exposures, assists in the determination of causes of security violations. Completes a variety of duties that support the development of techniques and procedures for conducting IS and cyber security risk assessments and compliance audits, the evaluation and testing of hardware, firmware and software for possible impact on system security, and the investigation and resolution of security incidents such as intrusion, frauds, attacks or leaks.May collect and compile historical data on system access and generate reports and analyses.Applies general knowledge of business and industry through education or experience.Performs structured work assignments in one or various job assignment(s). Responsible for output in specific work area to appropriate time and quality targets.Plans and prioritizes own work and meets agreed timescales.Other DutiesPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisorJob QualificationsBachelors Degree in Computer Science/MIS or equivalent experience1+ years of total experience in Information Technology0-1 years of professional experience in an information security function, including analyzing and applying information security, risk management, and privacy practicesFlexible to work in a 24*7*365 Security Operations environmentRequired Interpersonal SkillsExcellent oral and written communication abilityAbility to present complex technical issues and findings to diverse audiences in both technical and non-technical parlance, both orally and in writingDiplomacy in working with customers and stakeholdersAbility to follow policy and procedureAbility to work in a team and at times perform under stressDemonstrate integrity in dealing with potentially sensitive data and restricted informationExceptionally self-motivated with a superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to set and manage priorities judiciouslyRequired Technical SkillsKnowledge of basic security principles to include confidentiality, integrity, and availability; access control, authentication, and authorization; privacy and non-repudiationUnderstanding of security vulnerabilities and exposures, and from where they ariseFamiliarity with the Internet, its network protocols, and network applications and servicesKnowledge of network security issues and host/system security issuesUnderstanding of malicious code of various types and various threat vectorsPrior experience with Risk Analysis and Risk Management would be a plusPrior experience in an incident response/security operations environment with threat hunting and identifying indicators of compromise (IOCs) is desirableBasic understanding of programming and scripting, advanced knowledge a plusPrior experience in a 24x7x365 operations environment would be a plusPhysical DemandsShould be able to travel to office and support the work necessary to accomplish successful deliverables within the role. No heavy lifting of equipment is required for this role.,

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