Security Analyst

Security AnalystSecurity AnalystFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1979H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

District of Columbia + 1 moreAll locations: District of Columbia, Washington

Posted

129 days ago

Salary

$110K - $160K / year

Bachelor Degree4 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglishCloudFirewalls

Job Description

• supporting the monitoring and management of the Firm’s security infrastructure, including email security, firewall infrastructure, vulnerability detection and remediation, monitoring, log collection/correlation, and intrusion detection/prevention. • Monitor and respond to security events including potential policy violations, malicious activity and insider threats. • Analyze and escalate incidents appropriately, ensuring timely resolution and documentation. • Maintain and improve detection systems, including IDS, firewalls, endpoint protection, and phishing detection. • Conduct comprehensive vulnerability scanning, detection, and remediation across the firm’s infrastructure, ensuring effective management and resolution of vulnerabilities. • Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks (NIST, HIPAA, FISMA, etc.) and internal policies. • Support and manage client audit requests, produce evidence, and respond to audit requirements. • Track and periodically validate application and data authorizations. • Develop and maintain technical and non-technical metrics to substantiate the firm’s information security program. • Use statistical methods and tools to model normal and abnormal system behavior. • Suggest improvements to detection criteria and security controls. • Participate in projects to implement, upgrade, or modify security systems and processes, completing special projects and other duties as assigned by the Information Security Manager.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or related field
  • A combination of equivalent work experience and training/education can be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • at least one of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a SANS certification (GSEC, GCIH, GCWN, etc), a Cloud Security Alliance certification (CCSK, CCSP), or other similar certification.
  • 4 years of progressive experience in security operations, audit, security management or insider threat detection
  • Demonstrated experience with monitoring and configuring SIEM platforms, EDR and Antivirus, IPS/IDS, and other security tools.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with NIST, HIPAA, FISMA, and other regulations and frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to take security framework compliance requirements and translate them into technical compliance settings and configurations.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with vulnerability scanning technologies including treating false positives, tracking results, and troubleshooting systems.
  • Understanding of administration of Windows-based operating systems and networks.
  • Understanding of Identity and Access Management technologies, especially in Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.

Benefits

  • backup child care
  • wellness programs
  • cultural events
  • social activities
  • healthcare
  • vision
  • dental
  • retirement
  • all-purpose leave

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