1-20- Cyber Security Analyst at Focused HR Solutions Little Rock, AR

Focused HR Solutions, LLC; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Focused HR Solutions, LLC is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to work 100% on-site in Jackson, MS. The role requires handling complex security procedures, investigations, and vulnerability management to safeguard information systems and assets.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, familiarity with Nessus/Nmap, SIEM, and endpoint protection, plus strong communication skills for coordinating security efforts. This is a 12-month assignment with potential extension.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning (Nessus/Tenable).
• Proficiency in endpoint protection and XDR/AV.
• SIEM and log management experience.
• Windows/Linux server administration for on-prem cybersecurity apps.
• Experience with common security tools (Nmap, Wireshark, phishing simulation).
• Experience with tabletop exercises (malware, phishing, ransomware).
• Familiarity with CIS benchmarks, NIST/Cybersecurity frameworks, MITRE ATT&CK.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure including firewalls, proxies, 365 ATP/DLP.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of security procedures to protect information systems and data.
• Conduct complex IT security investigations and vulnerability management.
• Ensure users understand and adhere to security procedures.
• Implement and administer cybersecurity-related systems.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Vulnerability scanning

Endpoint protection

SIEM

Windows/Linux server admin

Security tools (Nmap/Wireshark)

Threat hunting

Incident response

Phishing simulations

MITRE ATT&CK

NIST framework

Firewall/Proxy knowledge

Tools

Nmap

Wireshark

Phishing simulation tools

Job description

Candidates will work 100% on-site in Jackson, MS.

Our direct client has an opening for a Cyber Security Analyst position # 130334. This position is for 12 months, with option of extension, and will be worked 100% on-site in Jackson, MS.

Description

This position will be accountable for performing a wide range of complex security procedures and processes necessary to ensure the safety of information systems and assets and protect systems and data from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Ensures that users understand and adhere to the necessary procedures and processes to maintain security. Conducts complex IT data and security forensic investigations. Conducts internal vulnerability management to meet regulatory and standards compliance. Requires knowledge of domain structures, user authentication and digital signatures. Requires in-depth knowledge of intrusion detection and internet architecture. Implements and administers cybersecurity-related systems.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of Cybersecurity related experience.
• Tenable/Nessus or other vulnerability scanning experience.
• Endpoint protection, AV/XDR, AV/XDR policy config, endpoint agents.
• SIEM, logging/syslog, Alerting.
• Windows/Linux Server administration of on-premise Cybersecurity applications.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools used for routine security related tasks. Example: Nmap, Wireshark, phishing sim.
• Experience participating in situational tabletop exercises (malware, phishing, ransomware).
• Experience with vulnerability scanning, identification and remediation, penetration testing, endpoint protection/hardening, CIS benchmarks, NIST/Cybersecurity frameworks, MITRE ATT&CK Matrix, IRS 1075, SSA, PII, threat vectors, threat hunting, incident response and remediation.
• Experience with common IT infrastructure found in most large organizations including but not limited to load balancers, network LAN/WAN, firewall, email, AV, SIEM, GPO, web proxy, web, application development processes, database, Windows/Linux server, Windows workstation, wireless, 365 ATP/DLP.
• Strong written and verbal communication. Office (Word Excel Outlook One-Drive SharePoint).

Preferred Skills

• XQL, Python, PowerShell
• Cybersecurity certification