Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst

Location: San Antonio, Texas (onsite/hybrid)

Contract: 1 year

*If interested and qualified, please reach out to the technical recruiter, Nicole, at

The Cyber Security Analyst will help plan and carry out security measures to protect our client's information systems. Tasks include but are not limited to the following areas: Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture and Engineering, Communications and Network Security, Identify and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security.

Responsibilities:

Serves as an internal information security consultant to the organization.

Assist in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures

Initiates, facilitates and promotes activities to create information security awareness within the organization.

Performs information security risk assessments and serves as an internal expert for information security related issues.

Reviews all system-related security plans throughout the organization's corporate network.

Monitors compliance with information security policies and procedures, referring problems to the appropriate department manager or business area.

Supports the security incident response process.

Provides input in selection of system software & hardware, with emphasis on security and compliance requirements.

Provides incident and problem resolution.

Supports development of security deliverables for enhancements to production systems and new development.

Implements ongoing improvements to security configurations and operating procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree OR Information Security experience will be considered as a substitute for degree.

Knowledge of information technology security principles and methods

Knowledge of vulnerability information dissemination sources (alerts, advisories, bulletins)

Knowledge of key concepts in security management (vulnerability management, patch management, incident response)

Experience with collecting data from a variety of cyber defense resources

Skill in recognizing and categorizing various types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks

Experience with using security event correlation tools (SIEM)

Ability to conduct vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in information systems

Ability to apply techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using various detection technologies

Ability to interpret the information collected by network tool

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in information technology or security (System Administration or Help Desk)

Strong communications skills, both written and oral

Organized, responsive and highly thorough problem solver

Certifications:

Candidate must possess at least one of the below certifications, others may be substituted depending on experience

CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker

CFR – CyberSec First Responder

CCNA Cyber Ops – Cisco Certified Network Associate – Cyber Ops

CCNA-Security – Cisco Certified Network Associate - Security

CHFI – Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator

CySA+ – Cybersecurity Analyst +

GCFA – GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst

GCIH – GIAC Certified Incident Handler