Position : Information Security Analyst
Location : Franklin Lakes, NJ
Duration : 12 Months
Total Hours/week : 40.00
Client: Medical Device Company
Job Category: Operations/Technical
Level Of Experience: Senior Level
Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)
Job Description:
Information Security Analyst, Threat and Vulnerability Management
This role will focus on Tactical Intelligence and Vulnerability Management.
Threat and Vulnerability Management This person has experience in risk prioritization, navigating sources for identification and assessment of threats, and conducting cross-functional awareness for addressing risk.
They will have experience assisting with vulnerability scanning and analysis, threat intelligence tools and working across a matrixed environment to assess indicators and triage risk.
You will leverage a broad array of threat information. Additionally, you will proactively drive hunting and analysis and conduct technical research and analysis on emerging threats.
You are comfortable providing fact-based reports to various levels of the organization within a fast-paced environment.
You have previous tactical intelligence or vulnerability management experience, understand the fundamentals of reducing attack surfaces, and possess effective analytical skills.
You will be accountable for setting your own work direction and completing tasks.
Key Responsibilities (Top Tasks & Outcomes for Which This Position Will be Accountable)
Experience recognizing threats and conducting analysis on emerging threats and how they relate specifically to client
Provide written analysis of findings to communicate potential risks and impact
Experience in network security analysis and log-centric analysis (SIEM)
Understanding and reporting of attacker Indicators of Compromise
Monitoring intrusion detection systems and identifying host and network-based intrusions via intrusion detection technologies
Provide attack surface management training and development
Manage risk reporting and escalation to cross-functional teams in a cooperative manner
Other responsibilities as necessary
Perform risk identification and triage with incident management
Assist with additional projects as needed
Skills and Knowledge Required
Strong communication and project management skills
Requires a highly motivated, dynamic and customer-centric associate who thrives in a challenging and changing environment
Working knowledge of crisis management communication, incident response and handling methodologies, NIST cybersecurity standards and FDA cybersecurity guidance
Effective meeting management and group facilitation skills
Experience:
2-3 years' experience in a security operations full-time role
Educational
A minimum of a bachelor's degree required. Ideal candidate will have a degree in computer science, communication, or other technical discipline.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
In-depth knowledge of computer operating systems, including Windows, IoS and Linux a plus
Experience with intelligence tools and applications
Knowledge of Healthcare rubrics for vulnerability scoring and threat modelling
Preferred Certifications: CERT-Certified Computer Security Incident Handler Certification, CISSP, HCISSP
Detail-oriented with the ability to promptly assess documents for accuracy as well as consistency
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others in a positive and effective manner
Ability to work in a team environment
Excellent communication skills; both oral and written
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