Information Security Analyst

Aviat Networks; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviat Networks is seeking an Information Security Analyst to serve as a key technical resource for multiple security technologies, driving reliable execution and technical excellence. You will partner with IT teams to monitor incidents, maintain security controls, and improve workflows for business continuity and productivity.

Responsibilities include monitoring threats, supporting security requests, and maintaining ISO27001 controls, while leveraging FortiGate/Juniper, EDR, and Microsoft 365

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of IT experience with emphasis on network and endpoint security.
• Knowledge of firewall administration, endpoint security, and SIEM.
• Familiarity with EDR and email security is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Windows services, Linux, networking fundamentals, and virtualization.
• Certifications such as CISSP or Security+ are a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance.
• Fortinet/Juniper experience is a plus; ISO27001 and NIST knowledge is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interact with management and staff to provide technical assistance and monitoring of security solutions.
• Provide support to security requests.
• Ongoing maintenance of ISO27001 controls and requirements.
• Actively monitor and hunt for potential security threats across the security solutions.
• Regularly audit and ensure that access controls are up to date and follow the zero-trust methodology.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to security solutions.
• Establish and maintain a positive, productive relationship with operational partners and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Network security

Endpoint security

Firewall administration

SIEM solutions

Microsoft 365 Security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

FortiGate Firewall

Juniper devices

VMware

Hyper-V

EDR

SIEM tools

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working for a Global Technology Leader?

At Aviat Networks, we take great pride in hiring a workforce that is committed to supporting and strengthening our values and attributes. If you are a results-oriented, customer centric and innovative thinker who also takes pride in personal and professional integrity, Aviat Networks is the ideal next step in your career. We are looking for people who love to solve problems, enjoy change, and know how to have fun so come and join a dynamic team that strives to bring communications to the world.

Aviat Networks is the world’s largest independent supplier of wireless transmission systems. We are recognized worldwide for cutting-edge 5G, backhaul, networking solutions and services. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Aviat Networks to build, expand, and upgrade their voice, data, and video solutions

About the Role:

The Information Security Analyst will serve as a key technical resource for multiple security technologies, including Firewalls, VPN, Endpoint Security, Microsoft 365 Security, and more. They will build relationships with various IT teams, establishing themselves as a trusted source of solutions and support. They will spend time with their functional team to understand the current processes and recommend solutions to improve workflow, business continuity, and productivity. The Information Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring and responding to security incidents, as well as maintaining various security technologies. The Information Security Analyst will support operational excellence with a primary focus on reliable execution and technical prowess.

Responsibilities:

• Interact with management and staff to provide technical assistance and monitoring of security solutions.
• Provide support to business unit security requests.
• Ongoing maintenance of ISO27001 controls and requirements.
• Actively monitor and hunt for potential security threats across the security solutions.
• Regularly audit and ensure that access controls are up to date and follow the zero-trust methodology.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to security solutions.
• Establish and maintain a positive, productive relationship with operational partners and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience is desirable but not required.
• 2+ years of experience working in IT. Emphasis on Network and Endpoint Security.
• Knowledge of firewall administration, endpoint security technologies, and SIEM solutions.
• Familiarity with EDR and Email Security solutions is a plus.
• Working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases, and data storage systems.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Having a CISSP, Security+, or other cybersecurity-related certification is a plus.
• FortiGate Firewall administration and Juniper knowledge and experience are a plus.
• ISO27001 and NIST 800 series knowledge.
• Experience with Endpoint Protection (EDR) would be desirable.
• SIEM experience would be desirable.
• Experience working with Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance.
• Working understanding of Windows Services to include DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Working understanding of Linux systems.
• Working understanding of IP, subnetting, and general networking technologies. Knowledge of Juniper and Fortinet systems and OS is a plus.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies, including VMWare and Hyper-V.

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Aviat Networks provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate against applicants or employeeson the basisof race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, disability or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local law.

Aviat Networks offers a competitive benefits package.