Information Security Analyst

Tree Top Staffing LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tree Top Staffing LLC is looking for an Information Security Analyst to safeguard network security and investigate threats. You'll monitor systems, upgrade security measures, and document incidents. Required is an Associate degree or equivalent experience, with preferred certifications including Security +, CCNA, or CISSP. This role offers flexible work-from-home options and a compensation range between $65,000 and $75,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Entry-level security analysts should monitor for risks and threats.
• Analyze systems for vulnerabilities and document findings.
• Assist in implementing security strategies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor IT systems for security issues and report findings.
• Upgrade security software and systems.
• Conduct threat research and vulnerability remediation.
• Write incident response reports detailing security incidents.

Skills

Threat research

Incident response

Vulnerability remediation

Network security monitoring

Education

Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Security Certifications

CompTIA Security +

Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CISSP

Job description

We are searching for an Information Security Analyst to monitor an organization's networks for security threats or breaches and investigate when one occurs. Use and maintain policies, procedures, and systems to protect sensitive information. Check for vulnerabilities in computer and network systems. Document and report issues. Installing & maintaining systems that protect from online vulnerabilities. This role is responsible for the analysis, integration, testing, operations, and maintenance of security systems. This position investigates incidents and responds to events in real time. Entry-level security analysts assist in examining information to help identify risks and threats and assist in the implementation of strategies to stop those threats from damaging corporate network or property.

Responsibilities

• Keep informed of the constantly changing vulnerabilities and how to effectively remediate them, as well as keeping up to date with the latest security requirements of the business.
• Protect Systems and IT Infrastructure
• Upgrade systems to ensure security software is up to date.
• Install and upgrade antivirus software.
• Monitoring IT Systems and report Issues
• Gather feedback from end-users & report findings.
• Examine information to help identify risks and threats.
• Assist with implementing strategies to stop threats from damage or theft of Company’s networks, data, and workflows.
• Write detailed incident response reports.
• Remediate vulnerabilities found on endpoint devices.
• Conduct threat research.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate degree or 2-3 years’ equivalent work experience.

• Preferred: Microsoft Security Certifications, CompTIA Security + or equivalent, Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CISSP or equivalent

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year