Information Security Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Planning


• Participate in the planning and design of enterprise security architecture, under the direction of the IT Security Manager, where appropriate.
• Participate in the creation of enterprise security documents (policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures) under the direction of the IT Security Manager, where appropriate.
• Participate in the planning and design of an enterprise business continuity plan and disaster recovery plan, under the direction of the IT Security Manager, where appropriate.


Acquisition & Deployment


• Maintain up-to-date detailed knowledge of the IT security industry including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes, and the development of new attacks and threat vectors.
• Recommend additional security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions to improve overall enterprise security.
• Perform the deployment, integration, and initial configuration of all new security solutions and of any enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standard best operating procedures generically and the enterprise’s security documents specifically.


Operational Management


• Maintain up-to-date baselines for the secure configuration and operations of all in-place devices, whether they be under direct control (i.e. security tools) or not (e.g. workstations, servers, network devices).
• Instrumental in SOC Operations where one has to have knowledge on Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender and vulnerability management.
• Maintain operational configurations of all in-place security solutions as per the established baselines.
• Monitor all in-place security solutions for efficient and appropriate operations.
• Review logs and reports of all in-place devices, whether they be under direct control (i.e.security tools) or not (e.g. workstations, servers, network devices). Interpret the implications ofthat activity and devise plans for appropriate resolution.
• Participate in investigations into problematic activity for phishing attacks
• Participate in the design and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, andsecurity audits.
• Provide on-call support for end users for all in-place security solutions.


Personal Attributes


• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct research into IT security issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.

Education & Experience:

• College diploma or university degree in Computer Science and/or two years equivalent work experience.
• One or more of the following certifications:
• CompTIA Security+
• GIAC Information Security Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security
• Associate of (ISC)2


Knowledge & Experience:


• Extensive experience with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, data encryption, and other industry-standard techniques and practices.
• Experience with current systems software, protocols, and standards.
• Working technical knowledge of network, PC, and platform operating systems
• Strong understanding of IP, TCP/IP, and other network administration protocols.
• Strong understanding of applicable practices and laws relating to data privacy and protection.
• Familiarity with hubs, switches, and routers.