Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Jobs

City of Albany (NY)

On-site

USD 86,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

S1T in Albany, NY is seeking a Security Analyst to detect threats, assess risk, and strengthen controls across complex IT environments. You will monitor networks, perform vulnerability assessments, and configure firewalls to defend boundaries, while implementing security frameworks for compliance.

Join a team that collaborates with IT to harden systems and support cloud security across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, aligning with RMF and NIST guidance.

Qualifications

Strong networking fundamentals including LAN/WAN, routing protocols, IPsec VPNs and TCP/IP.
Experience with identity management and access control (Cisco ISE) and network devices (Cisco, Juniper).
Proficiency with Windows and Linux families; familiarity with openSUSE or BSD helpful.
Security engineering knowledge (SELinux, load balancing, HA, DR planning).
Experience with log analysis and security tools (Splunk, SolarWinds, Nmap).
Knowledge of PKI, SSO, LDAP; awareness of PCI DSS requirements.

Responsibilities

Monitor network traffic and security events using SIEM tooling to identify threats.
Perform vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigations.
Manage and configure firewalls including Cisco ASA to protect boundaries.
Implement and maintain security frameworks (ISO 27001/27002, NIST) for compliance.
Investigate incidents via logs, IDS/IPS, and other tools.
Support RMF activities including system security plans and risk assessments.
Collaborate with IT to harden systems and support cloud security across AWS, Azure, GCP.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Cisco ISE

Windows

Linux

Security tools

Python

Scripting

RMF

Cloud security

Tools

Cisco ASA

Splunk

SolarWinds

Fiddler

Burp Suite

Nmap

PRTG

New Relic

Job description

Join S1T in Albany, NY to help detect threats, reduce risk, and strengthen security controls across complex IT environments.

Responsibilities

Monitor network traffic and security events using SIEM tooling to identify threats and anomalies.
Perform vulnerability assessments and vulnerability research; recommend mitigation actions for identified weaknesses.
Manage and configure firewalls including Cisco ASA to control access and protect network boundaries.
Implement and maintain security protocols aligned with ISO 27001, ISO 27002, NIST, and other relevant frameworks to support compliance.
Investigate security incidents using log analysis, IDS, IPS, and other cybersecurity tools.
Execute risk management framework (RMF) activities including system security plans, security risk assessments, and incident response planning.
Partner with IT infrastructure teams to harden systems, manage encryption protocols, and support cloud security engineering efforts across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

Requirements

Strong networking fundamentals: LAN, WAN, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), IPsec VPNs, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP stack, and network architecture.
Hands-on experience with Cisco ISE for identity management and access control; Cisco routers and Juniper network devices are a plus.
Proficiency with operating systems: Windows, Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS), Debian, Solaris, macOS; familiarity with openSUSE or BSD is advantageous.
Security engineering knowledge: SELinux system hardening, load balancing, high availability configurations, and disaster recovery planning.
Experience with security tools: Splunk or SolarWinds (log analysis); Fiddler or Burp Suite (application security testing); Nmap (network scanning); PRTG (network monitoring); New Relic (performance insights).
Encryption and identity capabilities: PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), SSO (Single Sign-On), LDAP authentication; FIPS familiarity improves fit.
Ability to conduct vulnerability research and support vulnerability management workflows from assessment through remediation; knowledge of PCI DSS requirements is beneficial.
Analytical strength in threat detection and response, incident management, and incident recovery procedures; familiarity with scripting automation using Python or Bash.