Cyber Security Analyst

Ampcus Inc; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc, a global technology and business consulting firm, seeks a cybersecurity professional to support firewall and zero-trust policy enforcement, monitoring, and incident response. The role emphasizes collaboration across IT and security teams in a hybrid, on-site heavy environment in New York.

The candidate will work on implementing policies, monitoring logs, and maintaining compliance while coordinating with network and security staff to enhance overall security posture.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing firewall and zero-trust policies.
• Knowledge of security monitoring and incident response.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and logs.
• Cybersecurity certification preferred (e.g., CCSP, CySA, Splunk).

Responsibilities

• Implement firewall and zero-trust policies and rules.
• Monitor firewall and VPN logs for suspicious activity.
• Ensure policies align with compliance standards.
• Diagnose and resolve firewall or zero-trust issues.
• Coordinate with IT teams to mitigate security incidents.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and network staff to maintain security.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve security posture.

Skills

Firewall platforms

Zero-trust security

Endpoint protection

Education

Cybersecurity certification preferred

Tools

Checkpoint

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Zscaler

Crowdstrike

Windows Defender

Splunk

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Project Overview

This role will support processing Cyber Security requests, troubleshooting, and maintaining the security posture of all related components.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Ensure proper implementation of firewall and zero trust policies and rules.
• Continuously monitor firewall and VPN logs and alerts for suspicious activity.
• Ensure that firewall and zero trust policies are in line with compliance standards.
• Diagnose and resolve firewall or zero trust related issues.
• Coordinate with network and IT teams to address and mitigate security incidents.
• Work closely with other cybersecurity professionals, network engineers, and IT staff to implement and maintain security measures.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to enhance overall security posture.

Skills

• Proficiency with firewall platforms (e.g., Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
• Proficiency with zero-trust security tools (e.g., Zscaler).
• Familiarity with endpoint protection cybersecurity tools, such as Crowdstrike, Windows Defender.
• Familiarity with Splunk.

Education & Certifications

Cybersecurity certification preferred (e.g., CCSP, CySA, Splunk).

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday. 7.5-hour workday with a 0.5-hour unpaid lunch. Paid for actual time worked; there are no paid vacation or sick days. During Canals holidays, the business is closed, and no work is permitted. We require a hybrid schedule of a minimum of 3 days on-site, up to including fully on-site depending on department requirements.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.