Information Security Analyst

Company Description

QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.

We are a virtual first company and your primary work experience will be virtual / working from your home.  Occasional travel to a physical office may be required to enhance working relationships, collaboration, design, strategy and alignment.    

Job Description

The Information Security Analyst will be responsible for information security support for QAD Cloud Service Delivery infrastructure, network and resources. This includes services such as Malware/AntiVirus threat detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and others. Analyzes information security risks and proposes remediation solutions to management. Assesses and reports on security risks, vulnerabilities and remediation efforts. Stays abreast of current security technologies and industry best practices.

Note: The role will require the person to support in early morning shifts ( 6 am IST to 3 pm IST)

Responsibilities:

• Support Security Operations functions including Threat and Vulnerability Management, IAM, SIEM, incident response, alerting and backup monitoring as needed.

• Assist with the prioritization of newly identified network/software/hardware risks and threats based upon severity, potential operational impact, exploitation, and other factors to assess risk to QAD Cloud.

• Analyze known issues with vendor-provided fixes and contact the appropriate vendor for a defined and attainable solution. Evaluate, investigate and assist resolution of security risks and incidents.

• Other duties as reasonably required of this role or requested by management

Qualifications

• Education/Licenses: Bachelor’s Degree in a technology based area such as Computer Science preferred. Security certification (i.e. CISSP),  ITIL & systems certifications, and/or industry certifications preferred.
• Experience:  2-4 years systems administration experience. Training or experience with cyber security related technologies such as Crowdstrike, Cloudflare, LogRhythm, SIEM technologies. Experience supporting QAD products and related technologies desired but not required.
• Computer skills:  Protocols/Port usage and configurations. Recent hands-on network firewall, VMware, AWS, Windows and Linux System Administration experience (Red Hat Enterprise Linux Versions 5 and 6 highly preferred). Networking knowledge & experience (Wireshark, tcpdump, netsniff-ng). SSH & Remote Desktop Technologies. Experience with database administration or familiarity with dba practices would be a plus.  
• Other knowledge or skills: Ability to prioritize security issues/risks by their risk level to the organization. Ability to ramp up quickly and work in fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and customer service skills.  Ability to research, review and understand security based technologies and configuration changes. Experience with penetration testing/remediation.

Additional Information

• Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
• Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
• An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
• Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set

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About QAD:

QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

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