Cyber Security Analyst - Milestone Technologies, Inc.

Company Overview

Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential.

Our seasoned professionals deliver services based on Milestone’s best practices and service delivery framework. By leveraging our vast knowledge base to execute initiatives, we deliver both short-term and long-term value to our clients and apply continuous service improvement to deliver transformational benefits to IT. With Intelligent Automation, Milestone helps businesses further accelerate their IT transformation. The result is a sharper focus on business objectives and a dramatic improvement in employee productivity. Through our key technology partnerships and our people-first approach, Milestone continues to deliver industry-leading innovation to our clients. With more than 3,000 employees serving over 200 companies worldwide, we are following our mission of revolutionizing the way IT is deployed.

Job Overview

Milestone Technologies is currently hiring for a Cyber Security Analyst to work onsite in Long Beach, California.

As a cyber security engineer, you will help the Information Technology Team take our current cyber security program to the next level. You will work closely with various teams within the IT group and across our organization to ensure we are remaining proactive and ensuring our software and systems are designed and implemented following best security practices. You will also be responsible for maintaining operational effectiveness of our terminal by mitigating risk all while increasing our security posture and protecting a part of the nation’s critical infrastructure

The primary purpose of this position is to provide the maintenance, upkeep and provide front line support of our cyber-security program.

How You Will Make an Impact:

· Measure and analyze cyber security posture across the organization and recommend improvements and solutions to current cyber security issues and risks

· Network Security Management:

• Secure and monitor network devices, including firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs.
• Implement and maintain network security protocols (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)).
• Monitor network traffic for anomalies and potential security threats.
• Configure and manage network segmentation to enforce access controls and minimize attack surfaces.

· Server Security:

• Harden server configurations (Windows, Linux, and UNIX) by applying security best practices.
• Implement patch management and regular updates on servers to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Ensure secure configurations of DNS, DHCP, FTP, web, and database servers.
• Manage endpoint security tools and antivirus/anti-malware solutions on servers.

· Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing:

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments using tools like Qualys to identify potential weaknesses in network and server environments.
• Work with red and blue teams to perform penetration testing and evaluate network and server defenses.
• Ensure vulnerabilities are remediated in a timely manner through patches or configuration changes.

· Firewall and IDS/IPS Management:

• Configure and maintain network firewalls to enforce security policies and protect critical infrastructure.
• Deploy and manage IDS/IPS systems to detect and prevent network-based attacks.
• Continuously update firewall rules and IDS/IPS signatures based on evolving threat landscapes.

· Data Encryption and Backup Security:

• Implement data encryption (e.g., TLS, IPsec, SSL) to secure data in transit across the network.
• Ensure that backups of server data are secured through encryption and regular integrity checks.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for server and network environments.

· Stays up to date on current threats, vulnerabilities, attacks, and countermeasures

· Coordinates the implementation of cyber security solutions (new/modifications) to reduce risk while enabling business efficiency and productivity

· Assists in cyber security incident response across the enterprise

· Assist in planning and readiness efforts for organizational security audits, evaluations, systems analysis, testing, and comprehensive reviews

· Prepares and/or conducts written and oral reports and presentations

· Work in a 24/7 environment. Will at times require work over holidays and/or weekends

What You Will Need to Succeed:

· Experience with virtualization and public cloud providers

· Familiarity with ITIL processes

· Strong oral and written communication & demonstrated team-work and collaboration skills

Desired Skills:

· Ideal candidates possess GIAC GCSA or equivalent certification

· Previous experience with IoT and safeguarding OT equipment in an industrial setting.

· Experience in a maritime/transportation logistics environment

Education/Experience:

· BA/BS degree Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

· Minimum 5 years in Information Technology including at least 3-5 years' experience in an Information Security Engineering or similar capacity

Compensation

Estimated Pay Range: $105900.00 - $143300.00/Yr. USD Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Milestone we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and work with, where we all feel empowered to bring our full, authentic selves to work. We know creating a diverse and inclusive culture that champions equity and belonging is not only the right thing to do for our employees but is also critical to our continued success.

Milestone Technologies provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, or local ordinance. Milestone also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees.

We welcome the unique background, culture, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression and perspectives you can bring to our global community. Our recruitment team is looking forward to meeting you.

This position may be assigned to a client that requires all individuals on-site to have the COVID-19 vaccination. The individual must be fully vaccinated before starting work at such a client site.

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