Cyber Security Analyst

UFP Technologies, Inc.; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to enhance their information security measures. This role involves monitoring, assessing, and responding to security threats while collaborating with the IT department to ensure robust security protocols are in place. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cyber security, experience with IT security frameworks, and a passion for safeguarding information systems. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will contribute to the safety and integrity of critical systems, making a real difference in the medical device supply chain.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with matching contribution

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in cyber security and systems administration.
• Hands-on experience with IT security frameworks and tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor for attacks and unusual activity across systems.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage incident responses.
• Train employees on cyber security awareness and best practices.

Skills

Cyber Security

Systems Administration

Incident Response

Risk Management

Threat Analysis

Disaster Recovery Planning

Employee Training

Education

Bachelor's in Cyber Security

Tools

Nessus

Kali Linux

Metasploit

Wireshark

SQL Server

Azure

Office 365

Powershell

Python

Job description

About UFP MedTech:

UFP Technologies is a designer and custom manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and other highly engineered custom products. UFP is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to most of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The Company's single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices and packaging for minimally invasive surgery, infection prevention, wound care, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implants.

UFP Technologies, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• 401K with a matching contribution
• Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee discounts and much more!

Location: Must live within commutable distance to UFP's Corporate Headquarters in Newburyport, MA. This position is on-site in Newburyport, MA.

Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this opportunity. Employment based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.

Cyber Security Analyst Summary:

The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of securing the firm's various information systems. The Cyber Security Analyst is tasked with providing technical expertise in all areas of network, system, and application security. Works closely with the various team members in the Information Technology department to ensure that systems and networks are always designed, developed, deployed, and managed with an emphasis on strong, effective security and risk management controls. The Cyber Security Analyst leads the firm's vulnerability management program, manages the annual cybersecurity assessments and penetration tests, and researches and reports on emerging threats to help the firm take pre-emptive risk mitigation steps. Effectively correlates and analyzes security events within UFP's systems environment to proactively detect threats and mitigate attacks before they occur.

Cyber Security Analyst Duties and Responsibilities:

• Studies evolving threats and other industry developments related to cyber security.
• Researches / evaluates emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them.
• Plans for disaster recovery and creates contingency plans in the event of any security breaches.
• Monitors for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorized or illegal activity.
• Tests and evaluates security products.
• Designs new security systems or upgrades existing ones.
• Uses advanced analytic tools to determine emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities.
• Runs internal security scans, coordinates mitigation and tracks results.
• Investigates security alerts and is a part of the incident response team.
• Monitors identity and access management, including monitoring for abuse of permissions by authorized system users.
• Liaises with stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues and provides future recommendations.
• Generates reports for both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders.
• Maintains an information security risk register and assists with internal and external audits relating to information security.
• Creates and conducts employee training programs related to cyber security.
• Monitors and mitigates 'phishing' emails and 'pharming' activity including conducting employee training and re-training.
• Assists with the creation, maintenance and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues.
• Coordinates the creation and maintenance of cyber security policies and standards.
• Responds and manages helpdesk tickets related to cyber security.
• Coordinates projects related to cyber security such as CMMC certification.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or needed.

Cyber Security Analyst Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's in cyber security or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience.
• 2+ years of systems administration in an active directory environment.
• 2+ years of cyber security experience.
• Security+ certification.
• Experience / familiarity with the following :
  • IT Security Frameworks (NIST, GDPR, PCI, ISO 27001, CMMC, etc.)
  • IT Security Tools (Nessus, Kali Linux, Metaspolit, Wireshark, etc.)
  • Azure / Office 365
  • Endpoint, server and network malware detection
  • SQL Server
  • SharePoint
  • ERP systems
  • Security+
  • Scripting language (Powershell, Python, etc.)
  • Linux

To apply for this job please create a profile with us through our online application system. Click the "Apply" box in the upper right-hand corner to start the application process. Or, if you already have a social media account with LinkedIn, Google, or Facebook you can use your log in credentials to apply.

UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

#UFP #CORP #NBPT