Cyber Security Analyst

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst. This is a full-time hybrid (on-site and work from home) permanent hire or contract to hire position in Raleigh, NC with our client .

In this role you are responsible for analyzing and evaluating company’s network security, identify potential threats, and develop and implement security measures to protect against cyberattacks.

Responsibilities for a Cybersecurity Analyst :

• Manage Single Sign On (SSO) applications. Create application integrations, roles, groups and security policies
• Regular security audits and risk assessments on physical and cloud environment to identify vulnerabilities and threats to systems and networks
• Responsible for remediation plans, communication and execution
• Develop and implement security strategies for cloud-based applications, services, and infrastructure
• Participate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain ongoing Phishing campaigns, security awareness training, employee education, and company email campaigns
• Configuring security tools, patching vulnerabilities, and addressing any security gaps identified by the MDR provider
• Define and implement company’s IAM policies, standards, and procedures
• Work with other team members to develop and implement security policies and procedures to protect data and systems through web filtering
• Maintain and improve the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, ensuring that all alerts are properly investigated and addressed in a timely manner.
• Lead and coordinate incident response activities including investigating security incidents of varying severity and complexity, identifying the root cause, and developing remediation plans

Required Skills as a Cybersecurity Analyst :

• 5+ years of hands-on experience working in information security and information technology or similar roles
• Demonstrated experience with implementing information security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, PCI, HIPPA
• Experience in Cloud Security Architecture, with a focus on public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of IT technologies including Access Control, Firewalls, SSO, Microsoft Technologies (M365, Active Directory, DNS), Anti-virus software and malware scanning tools
• Experience with security assessment and testing tools, such as vulnerability scanners, penetration testing tools, SIEM systems, Log Management, DLP, IPS / IDS, VPN, MFA
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills and excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proven experience with current IT security technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline
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