Cyber Security Analyst I

 Title:  Cyber Security Analyst I, 1st Shift   Req ID: 4965

City, State:  Westfield, WI

Reports to:  IT Security Manager 

Classification:  Exempt 

Remote:  No

Relocation:  Nationwide relocation assistance is available

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JOB DESCRIPTION 
 

Summary:  We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst with a profound comprehension of information systems and computer usage principles. This role will primarily focus on phishing analysis, contributing significantly to our cybersecurity posture. Our ideal candidate will autonomously research and innovate solutions while enhancing workflow efficiency and process optimization. Familiarity with the NIST CSF Cyber Security Framework is essential.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive security training modules tailored to our corporate environment, emphasizing incident response, phishing awareness, role-based training, and general security consciousness.
• Spearhead the management of a robust metrics framework to gauge employee adherence to information security policies and evaluate the efficacy of our security awareness initiatives.
• Cultivate a culture of security consciousness among employees, guiding them beyond mere policy compliance towards embracing a proactive security mindset.
• Keep abreast of the latest cybersecurity best practices and emerging technologies, offering tailored security recommendations aligned with our specific operational requirements.
• Proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities across our systems, encompassing databases, applications, network infrastructure, and data storage solutions.
• Regularly update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), playbooks, and work instructions to ensure alignment with evolving cybersecurity practices.
• Actively participate in our Cybersecurity Incident Response Team, leveraging strategic approaches, standardized processes, and cutting-edge technologies to swiftly detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents, minimizing their impact and recurrence through risk-based triage protocols.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or similar discipline or an associate degree and two years of SOC Analyst, IR team responder, or similar role.
• Security + or GSEC certification required or able to obtain within one year. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• A deep-rooted passion for cybersecurity and a self-driven approach to work.
• Strong teamwork capabilities and the ability to contribute effectively to group initiatives.
• An eager attitude toward learning new security technologies, concepts, and offensive security tactics.
• Commitment to professional development through training, seminars, and knowledge sharing.
• Experience with offensive security practices, including the use of tools like Metasploit, and tactics for penetrating and testing enterprise network defenses.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Work Environment: Office environment.  Subject to extended periods of sitting, working on PC and talking on telephone.

Physical Demands: This position would be primarily sitting with little to no lifting or other physical demands. 

Position Type: 1st Shift, Exempt.

Travel: Little to none except possibly for training.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.

Brakebush Brothers, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in our hiring, training, or promotion policies. We will not discriminate against job applicants or employees for reasons of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, age, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law. Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.