Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Title : Cybersecurity Analyst III Duration : 12+ Months Pay : $80 / hr W2 ONLY Location : Charlotte, NC Department : Information Security / CybersecurityJob Description : The Cybersecurity Sys Engineering Analyst III will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of information systems.

This position requires a strong background in cybersecurity, with a focus on network and application security, incident management, and endpoint security solutions.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for engineering, deploying, and supporting cybersecurity tools, primarily in on-premise environments, and will work closely with the security operations team to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats.Key Responsibilities :

• Engineer, deploy, and support Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools, with a preference for Carbon Black EDR.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
• Conduct forensics and malware analysis to investigate security breaches and mitigate risks.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including operational procedures and reports on security analysis findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide briefings on security incidents and mitigation strategies.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot cybersecurity tools and technologies related to both on-premise and cloud environments.
• Stay current with cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices through continuous training and self-study.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, including NERC CIP, NIST, and ISA / IEC standards. Basic / Required Qualifications :
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT-related roles with a focus on security.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years of relevant cybersecurity and / or IT experience, including military information security or system administration roles.
• High-level understanding of network and application security principles. Desired Qualifications :
• 4+ years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) with a strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, incident management, and endpoint security.
• Experience with network monitoring, troubleshooting, and configuration control technologies.
• Proficiency in Windows and UNIX / Linux command line scripting and programming.
• Demonstrated understanding of TCP / IP communications, DNS, HTTP, and SMB protocols.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools in both on-premise and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with the Cyber Kill Chain® methodology and MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53r5, NIST 800-82r2, ISA / IEC 62443, and ISO 27001.
• Experience with NERC CIP or other regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Industry-standard certifications such as SANS GIAC / GCIA / GCIH / GCFA, CISSP, CISA, CISM, etc.
• Understanding of Operational Technology (OT) environments supporting ICS and SCADA systems.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to identify and implement improvement and efficiency opportunities.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to perform well under pressure and within a team environment.
14 days ago