Associate Cyber Threat Analyst (Incident Response) - Remote

Florida Blue; United States; Remote; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Blue is seeking an Associate Cyber Threat Analyst to strengthen their information security posture. This remote position involves developing security monitoring processes and responding to cybersecurity incidents. Successful candidates should possess strong analytical skills and relevant industry certifications, ensuring effective threat mitigation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability programs

Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions

Paid time off and 11 holidays

Comprehensive wellness program

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Cybersecurity or Systems Administration.
• Current certification (CYSA+, GCIH, CEH, GCFE) or ability to obtain within 180 days.
• Basic understanding of security concepts and controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive threat analysis of cyber alerts.
• Respond to reports and alerts from cybersecurity systems.
• Analyze threat data to identify malicious actors.

Skills

Analytical

Technical Troubleshooting

Documentation

Threat Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems / Cybersecurity

Tools

Security Tools

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Job Description

Associate Cybersecurity Threat Analysts develop and implement comprehensive information security monitoring and threat analysis processes and programs. The Associate Cybersecurity Threat Analyst maintains and operates information security monitoring programs by applying security policies, processes, and standards for large and complex environments.

Job Description

Associate Cybersecurity Threat Analysts develop and implement comprehensive information security monitoring and threat analysis processes and programs. The Associate Cybersecurity Threat Analyst maintains and operates information security monitoring programs by applying security policies, processes, and standards for large and complex environments.

What Are Key Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive threat analysis of cyber alerts and events. Applies the appropriate mitigations and remediations in response to cybersecurity events and trends.
• Respond to reports and alerts from cybersecurity detective and protective systems and tools.
• Correlate and analyze threat data from various sources to establish the identity of malicious users or actors active in the computing environment.
• Conducts industry research and technical evaluation of threat intelligence from multiple sources with specific emphasis on actor Techniques, Tactics and Procedures (TTPs)
• Participates in assessments and development of cyber threat profiles of current events based on collection, research, and analysis of open-source information
• Assist with implementation or tuning of appropriate security controls and solutions to mitigate risk and vulnerabilities, as well as safeguard our systems and data.
• Creates and coordinates completion of detailed security reports to fulfill audit, management or business owner requirements.
• Contributes to the design, configuration, documentation, and implementation of security monitoring program.
• Supports corporate initiatives to improve security monitoring and cybersecurity operational processes
  
  

What Is Required

• 3+ years’ experience within Cybersecurity or Systems Administration
• Current certification in one of the following, or the ability to successfully obtain certification within 180 days of being in the role: CYSA+, GCIH*, CEH**, or GCFE (Forensics Analyst Only)
• Basic understanding of security concepts and controls for network, application, and operating systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and investigating security related issues and having experience or knowledge with vulnerability and patch management.
• Strong technical, analytical, and documenting and reviewing skills
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and security tools, DevOps concepts, loud security principles, risk management, and security best practices.
• Experience or knowledge of scripting and automating information security systems preferred
• Familiarity with industry data security, privacy standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Related Bachelor’s degree or additional related equivalent work experience in Computer Information Systems / Cybersecurity
  
  

What Is Preferred

• 2 Year degree in related field preferred
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking
  
  

General Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Jobs are sedentary if traversing activities are required only occasionally.

What We Offer

As a Florida Blue employee, you will thrive in our Be Well, Work Well, GuideWell culture where being well as an individual, and working well as a team, are both important in serving our members and communities.

To support your wellbeing, comprehensive benefits are offered. As an employee, you will have access to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance;
• Income protection benefits: life insurance, Short- and long-term disability programs;
• Leave programs to support personal circumstances;
• Retirement Savings Plan includes employer contribution and employer match;
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, and 11 holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits available; and
• A comprehensive wellness program
  
  

Employee benefits are designed to align with federal and state employment laws. Benefits may vary based on the state in which work is performed. Benefits for intern, part-time and seasonal employees may differ.

To support your financial wellbeing, we offer competitive pay as well as opportunities for incentive or commission compensation. We also conduct regular annual reviews with pay for performance considerations for base pay increases.

Typical Annualized Hiring Range: $82,400 - $103,000 within a full annualized salary range of $82,400 - $133,900

Final pay will be determined with consideration of market competitiveness, internal equity, and the job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience you bring.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to cultivating a work experience where everyone feels like they belong and can perform at their best in pursuit of our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Insurance

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