Cyber Defense & Incident Response Analyst I

Asurion; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology security firm in Nashville seeks a security analyst to monitor network security systems, report threats, and assist with incident responses. Applicants should have a BA or BS in Computer Science and at least one year of experience in information security. Knowledge of security protocols, tools, and programming languages is a plus. Strong analytical and communication skills are required for success in this role.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in computing and information security.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, ICMP, DHCP, DNS protocols.
• Familiarity with OOP languages like Python, Java, or C#.

Responsibilities

• Monitors network intrusion detection and prevention sensors.
• Reports upon relevant threat intelligence.
• Supports forensic investigations and penetration testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of security technologies

Education

BA or BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

Tools

SEIM Tools (e.g., Splunk)

Network Intrusion Detection/Prevention Tools

Forensic tools (e.g., EnCase)

Job description

A leading technology security firm in Nashville seeks a security analyst to monitor network security systems, report threats, and assist with incident responses. Applicants should have a BA or BS in Computer Science and at least one year of experience in information security. Knowledge of security protocols, tools, and programming languages is a plus. Strong analytical and communication skills are required for success in this role.