Cybersecurity Analyst - Elegant Enterprise-Wide Solutions, Inc.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
About the Job
No C2C**
Primary Responsibility: Perform vulnerability assessments and risk evaluations.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed vulnerability assessments across the district's internal systems, applications, and infrastructure to identify security gaps.
- Analyze system configurations, software applications, and network devices to identify weaknesses or misconfigurations.
- Prioritize vulnerabilities based on severity, potential impact, and likelihood of exploitation.
- Collaborate with the Penetration Testers to simulate attack scenarios for identified vulnerabilities.
- Develop comprehensive risk evaluation reports detailing findings, potential threats, and recommended remediation strategies.
- Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and tools to ensure assessments align with current standards.
- Assist in reviewing the district's current cybersecurity policies and suggest updates to mitigate identified risks.
- Provide input for creating actionable, prioritized remediation plans based on assessment results.
- Work closely with the Network Security Analyst to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed within the broader network architecture.
- Support the preparation of an executive summary and detailed technical reports for key stakeholders.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in vulnerability assessments and risk management.
• Expertise in tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or similar vulnerability management platforms.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Required Technical Skills
• Vulnerability Management Tools: Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS.
• Risk Assessment Frameworks: NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001.
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): Splunk, QRadar, or Elastic SIEM.
• Familiarity with cloud security: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud security principles.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems security: Windows, Linux.
• Programming/Scripting: Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
• Proficiency in analyzing reports from vulnerability scans and integrating results into remediation workflows.