Cyber Sr Information Security Analyst

Freddie Mac; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Cyber Sr Information Security Analyst. The candidate will play a critical role in enhancing the organization's cybersecurity posture by analyzing events, coordinating remediation, and collaborating with IT teams. This remote position comes with competitive pay and a range of benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

401(k) retirement plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of direct cybersecurity experience.
• Professional security certifications like Security+, CISSP or CASP are required.
• Clear understanding of network security systems and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and respond to security events and perform vulnerability scans.
• Translate complex technical information to clear, audience-specific language.
• Collaborate with team members and external partners on cybersecurity incidents.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science

Tools

Security+

CISSP

CASP

Job description

Taxable Entity

AFOGNAK NATIVE CORP

Job Title

Cyber Sr Information Security Analyst

Location

AL Remote - Remote, AL 35806 US (Primary)

Category

IT and Computer Related

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

$100,000 to $120,000 Annually

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

None

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Afognak Native Corporation is looking for a Cyber Sr Info Security Analyst to join our IT Security team. This position requires a self-motivated individual with a technical and security related professional background in both on-premises and cloud environments. The Sr Information Security Analyst will evaluate anomalous system events and user actions, investigate to identify indicators of compromise, make threat and risk determinations, and make recommendations regarding mitigation or remediation actions. This is a full time position that may be performed remotely with limited travel requirements.

This position offers remote opportunity within the U.S.

• Analyze and respond to security events and conduct event log analysis.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans, analyze the results, and suggest remediation.
• Translate complex technical information to clear, audience specific language.
• Improve IT Security effectiveness by creating or modifying workflows, processes and procedures.
• Conduct security trend analysis through internal and external data sources, and security threat intelligence.
• Collaborate and work closely with other members of the IT and IT Security team, internal and external customers, and 3rd party service providers when responding to cybersecurity incidents and other threats.
• Assist in the performance of cyber risk assessments and the generation of related reports.
• Assist in maintaining or developing documentation regarding security technologies, configuration, and operating procedures.
• Support user requests for cybersecurity related assistance.
• Promote cybersecurity to system users and provide cybersecurity training when necessary.

Payrate: $100,000 to $120,000 Annually

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• A minimum of 6+ years of direct cybersecurity related experience.
• BS/BA in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related discipline.
• Professional security certifications - e.g. Security+, CISSP, CASP.
• Clear understanding of anti-virus systems, network security, DLP, Office 365 and Azure Cloud.
• Working knowledge across a variety of cybersecurity systems and tools is desired: SEIM, Vulnerability Scanners, CASB, MDM, MFA, EDR/XDR, Compliance checkers and other security related systems and products.
• Auditing or Information Security Compliance experience including experience with access management, change management, IT Operations, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with compliance or regulatory frameworks - e.g. NIST (CMMC, RMF, CSF), PCI-DSS, HiTrust, ISO 27k.

Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak's direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, "Protected Status").

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.