Information Security Analyst 3rd shift

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Channel Management is seeking a 3rd shift IT Security Incident Analyst (MST 7pm–6am) to monitor, review raw logs, correlate data, and detect attacker techniques. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in IT, strong communication, and detail orientation.

This temporary 6-month role emphasizes rapid collaboration across a distributed team and handoff of procedures between shifts; familiarity with ArcSight or Splunk and scripting (Python/PERL/Ruby) is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3rd shift 7pm–6am MST, on-site.
• Minimum of 1–3 years IT experience and strong communication.
• Ability to review raw log files, correlate data, and analyze security events.
• Understanding attack vectors and attacker techniques required.
• Ability to hand off procedures between shifts with little direction.

Skills

IT experience

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Security incident analysis

Threat vectors knowledge

Team collaboration

Shift work capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

ArcSight

Splunk

Python

PERL

Ruby

RSA Archer

YARA

regex

Job description

Global Channel Management is a technology company that specializes in various types of recruiting and staff augmentation. Our account managers and recruiters have over a decade of experience in various verticals. GCM understands the challenges companies face when it comes to the skills and experience needed to fill the void of the day to day function. Organizations need to reduce training and labor costs but at same requiring the best "talent " for the job.

Qualifications

3rd shift (mon, tues, thurs, fri) 7pm - 6am MST

Required Skills (Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities to enter the job):

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience within the IT field
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience handling security incidents, to include reviewing raw log files, data correlation, and analysis
• Experience with and thorough understanding of attack vectors, threat tactics, and attacker techniques
• Able to proactively perform duties and responsibilities with little-to-no direction
• Able to effectively and efficiently collaborate with a diverse and geographically distributed team
• Must be willing and able to work a shift routine
• Ensure successful handoff of procedures between shifts

Desired Skills (Preferred not required):

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field is required
• Experience with enterprise information security data management tools such as ArcSight or Splunk is preferred
• Solid experience in scripting languages such as (or similar to) Python, PERL, and Ruby is a plus
• Proficiency with RSA Archer
• Experience with industry standard frameworks
• Experience with YARA, regex, or other host/network-based signature development

Additional Information

$38/hr

6 MONTHS