Security Technologist 1

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Security Technologist 1 Professional Job for an opportunity at Redmond, WA 40% onsite - Hybrid model- Monday and Wednesday!

Position Title : Security Technologist 1

Location : Redmond, WA 40% onsite - Hybrid model- Monday and Wednesday

Anticipated Start Date : ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration : Contract of 06 Months and possibility of extension

Job Type : Contract and Hybrid / Onsite

Pay Range : $38 - $40 / hr. on w2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.

g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Top Skills :

• Years of Experience Required : 5 years of work-related experience
• Degrees or certifications required : No specific degree required for the role, some form of an IT Security Certifications required such as MSFT : SOAA, ASEA, Security+, CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, or GSEC.

Highly preferred is CISSP.

• Minimum 5 years with MSFT Office proficiency - Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, OneNote, Words
• Minimum 3 years' experience with Microsoft defender suite.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience with Azure.
• Minimum 1 year experience with Intune.

Job Description :

We are looking for an experienced Security Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will support a game studio as part of the Security team.

If you are eager to strengthen your capabilities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this is the job for you!

Responsibilities

• Act as Tier 2 to analyze security alerts and issues performing triage to confirm triage to confirm security incidents in various security tools.
• Investigate security incidents and determine root cause, impact, and next steps to mitigation.
• Work with various teams on security initiatives and ensure successful completion of work to remediate findings.
• Review and analyze vulnerability detections, collaborate with stakeholders to remediate issues, and ensure the successful closure of findings.
• Conduct software security reviews and provide recommendations on usage
• Update and maintain security processes and documentation ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Provide support in completing projects and tasks aimed at addressing gaps or improving security tools.
• Fulfill Identity and Access Management requests and assist with related IAM projects as needed.
• Manage and triage security ticket queue
• Maintain current knowledge of tools and best practices in cyber security
• Participate in a 24 / 7 on call rotation when required.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of experience in a technical role in the areas of Security Operations, Cyber Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, or other security focused role
• Knowledge of operating system mitigations & understanding security challenges in Windows and other Operating Systems
• Proficient understanding of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in cloud security tools and services like Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and EntraID Security Center.
• Experience in vulnerability management processes and tools such as Rapid7 InsightVM, Tenable Nessus, Microsoft Defender Products including MDE, Qualys, Etc.
• Experience with endpoint protection processes and tools such as McAfee, Symantec, Microsoft Defender Products including MDE, etc.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies such as FAIR, OCTAVE, NIST RMF
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft tools and Office products
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented, problem solver with strong initiative

Pluses

• Experience in a development environment
• Knowledge of common application architectures
• Scripting experience such as PowerShell, Bash, Python (Automation)
• Experience with Linux Operating Systems
• Experience with IaC and PaC tools such as Terraform
• Knowledge of software asset management
• IT Security Certifications such as MSFT : SOAA, ASEA, Security+, CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, or GSEC

Benefits :

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward :

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years.

Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information.

BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230224 when responding to this ad.

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Salary Details

This salary was provided in the Job Posting.

$38-$40

Hourly Salary

Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Contractor

Location

Redmond, WA (Onsite)

Job Type

Information Technology

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

10 / 11 / 2024