Cyber Security Analyst

Arootah (Client); United States; A distancia; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Arootah is seeking a seasoned Cybersecurity Analyst to join its information security practice, focusing on hedge funds and family offices.

You will conduct best-practice reviews, implement controls, manage incidents, and coordinate with vendors while aligning with NIST, COBIT, and ISO frameworks to protect critical systems and data. This role requires strong communication, documentation, and the ability to present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst, preferably at hedge funds or family offices.
• Relevant certifications such as CEH, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GSEC, GCIH, GNFA, or GREM.
• Experience with vendors like Splunk Cloud, Rapid7 Nexpose, Sophos, Varonis, or ForeScout.
• Thorough understanding of Microsoft enterprise platforms (Azure, Active Directory, SQL, Office365).
• In-depth knowledge of security event management and network security monitoring.
• Experience implementing security frameworks such as NIST, Cobit, or ISO.
• Strong writing and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct best practice reviews and develop effective action plans.
• Advise on vendor selection and oversight.
• Create and implement policies, procedures, and control measures.
• Implement and assist with day-to-day operations of securing information systems.
• Install and configure security software like firewalls and encryption programs.
• Monitor network traffic and analyze authentication logs to investigate anomalies.
• Lead vulnerability management programs and conduct annual cybersecurity assessments.
• Test and analyze business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Execute incident response programs to identify and prevent breaches.
• Review, investigate, and respond to real-time security alerts.
• Generate security and compliance reports for stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Security event management

Network security monitoring

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Writing and presentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Herramientas

Splunk Cloud

Rapid7 Nexpose

Sophos

Varonis

ForeScout

Azure / Active Directory / SQL / Office365

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

• Conduct best practice reviews and develop effective action plans
• Advise on vendor selection and oversight
• Create and implement policies, procedures, and control measures
• Implement and assist with day-to-day operations of securing information systems
• Install and configure security software like firewalls and encryption programs
• Monitor network traffic and analyze authentication logs to investigate anomalies
• Lead vulnerability management programs and conduct annual cybersecurity assessments
• Test and analyze business continuity and disaster recovery plans
• Execute incident response programs to identify and prevent breaches
• Review, investigate, and respond to real-time security alerts
• Generate security and compliance reports for stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst specifically at a hedge fund or family office
• Relevant certifications such as CEH, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GSEC, GCIH, GNFA, or GREM
• Experience with vendors like Splunk Cloud, Rapid7 Nexpose, Sophos, Varonis, or ForeScout
• Thorough understanding of Microsoft enterprise platforms (Azure, Active Directory, SQL, Office365)
• In-depth knowledge of security event management and network security monitoring
• Experience implementing security frameworks like NIST, Cobit, or ISO
• Strong writing and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences

About the Company

Arootah is a talent solutions firm purpose-built for the alternative investment industry. We advise and execute across the full talent spectrum, including Talent Acquisition, Fractional Leadership, and Talent Development for hedge funds, private equity firms, and family offices.