Cybersecurity Analyst [C] - Mindteck

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst with extensive knowledge in cybersecurity and demonstrated proficiency in implementing security initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully implementing security projects such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and data encryption for virtual machines, data backups, databases, and network data traffic. This position is full-time, hybrid, and a long-term contract.

The schedule is 8:30 am - 4:30 PM with a 1-hour lunch (35-hour work week).

What You'll Do

• Improve organization's cybersecurity maturity continuously with respect to the risks associated and the organization's budget and resources

• Implement a series of planned security projects as defined by the IT Department such as Cisco Umbrella implementation

• Implement planned security projects as defined by the IT Department, such as MFA and encrypting data backup

• Assist the IT Department in identifying security gaps and concerns and provide a long-term security roadmap for future initiatives

• Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes

• Conduct routine Vulnerability Tests on organization's infrastructure and systems

• Conduct routine Tabletop exercises

• Conduct routine data backup validation on application systems

• Renew all organization's application security certificates

• Assist the IT Department in completing cybersecurity related questionnaires, surveys and insurance forms

• Assist the IT Department in resolving business user security help desk issues

• Monitor the performance and health of computer systems and networks

• Maintain all environments, networks, and software applications in a secure and functioning state

• Monitor the performance of computer systems and networks

• Perform various other duties as assigned by the IT Department

• Implement planned disaster recovery and business continuity (DR/BC) projects as defined by the IT Department

What You'll Need

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science is required; an advanced degree is a plus

• Proven work experience in implementing successful security-related projects

• Assist the IT Department in completing cybersecurity related questionnaires, surveys and insurance forms

• Assist the IT Department in resolving business user security help desk issues

• Monitor the performance and health of computer systems and networks

• Maintain all environments, networks, and software applications in a secure and functioning state

• Strong proficiency in security protocols and frameworks with the confidence and experience to implement new security projects

• 4-6 years of relevant work experience in a Security and/or Network and Systems Administrator role

• Good communication skills and the ability to produce and present clear, concise presentations and documents for leadership

• Proven ability to interact and create a positive and collaborative working environment with corporate, business, vendor, and technical resources

• Experience providing security and technical guidance and expert advice to management and other groups

• Ability to work independently and with groups, with limited supervision

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and a strong understanding of how MFA relates to security authentication with applications (e.g., Office 365)

• Knowledge of network security and use of the Internet, including authentication, access control, firewall rules/configuration, disaster prevention, data recovery, intrusion detection, and data encryption

• Knowledge of Cisco security devices such as firewalls, VPN, Duo, and their security features and settings

• Ability to support and manage Active Directory Domains, Federated Services, and Wireless Access Points from a security standpoint

• Knowledge of DNS and SSL certificates and how to apply them to servers and applications.

• Experience with configuring virtualized environments (VMware)

• Working knowledge of Incident Management, Change and Release Management, and Problem Management procedures

Desired:

• Any certificate or training completed associated with Cybersecurity

• A strong background in Network and Systems Administration

Physical Demands:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards

• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

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