Cyber Security Operations Analyst - Govt IT Defense

blueStone; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national search firm is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Analyst to support a large government customer. The role involves troubleshooting and assisting teammates in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, proficiency in vulnerability scanning, and 2-5 years of experience in data security administration. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and knowledge of IT security best practices.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with vulnerability scanning and remediation.
• Knowledge of IT security best practices and US federal standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage change implementation.

Responsibilities

• Support an operations team for a large government customer.
• Assist teammates and perform troubleshooting as needed.
• Face new challenges in a fast-paced work environment.

Skills

Vulnerability scanning proficiency

Knowledge of web application scanning tools

Proficiency with Windows, UNIX, & LINUX

Experience in customer service IT

Network security experience

IT security best practices understanding

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

2-5 years of data security administration experience

Tools

Nessus

Tenable Security Center

Netsparker

WebInspect

BurpSite

Job description

A national search firm is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Analyst to support a large government customer. The role involves troubleshooting and assisting teammates in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, proficiency in vulnerability scanning, and 2-5 years of experience in data security administration. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and knowledge of IT security best practices.