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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