Information Security Analyst I

Talantir; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir is seeking an Information Security Analyst to support Vulnerability Management, Digital Forensics and Incident Response, and Tool Administration. Onsite daily at our Palm Harbor, Florida headquarters, you will help monitor security tools, analyze logs, and support compliance activities.

The role requires 1–2 years of experience, knowledge of security methodologies, TCP/IP, forensics basics, and familiarity with security frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cyber Security, or a related field OR High School diploma with relevant industry training and certifications.
• Industry certifications such as CEH, PenTest+, Security+, Network+, SSCP, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) are a plus.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in information security and risk management.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, ISO, HITRUST) and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Vulnerability Management (VM), DFIR, or Tool Administration programs.
• Assist with configurations and deployments of new tools and features.
• Monitor and administer information security tools and enforce security policies.
• Conduct routine log analysis and document findings in SOPs or ticketing systems.
• Prepare and present security-related content to stakeholders; work with auditors to provide evidence of compliance.

Skills

Network concepts

Security methodologies

TCP/IP

Forensics basics

Operating systems

Internet protocols

Compliance frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Cyber Security

High School diploma with relevant industry training

CEH / PenTest+ / Security+ / Network+ / SSCP / GIAC GSEC certifications

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewall solutions

Job description

DescriptionJob Summary

The Information Security Analyst will be responsible for directly supporting one or more of the following programs: Vulnerability Management (VM), Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR), Tool Administration. Viable candidates must be willing to work onsite at GSI's headquarters in Palm Harbor, Florida daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding general network infrastructure concepts
• Assisting with the configurations and deployments of new tools and features to existing toolsets
• Monitor and/or administer one or more Information Security tools
• Participates in the enforcement of Information Security policies, procedures and standard practices
• Conducting routine log analysis
• Analyzing and responding to findings appropriately, potentially during after-hours, based on the criticality
• Documenting findings in documents and/or a ticketing system
• Assisting in technical document creation, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Participating in regular meetings with internal stakeholders
• Occasionally creating and presenting presentations relevant to Information Security
• Work with auditors, both internal and external, to provide evidence of compliance
• Know or be willing to learn Information Security frameworks
• Participating in training events, seminars, and obtaining certifications
• Supporting other internal stakeholders, such as the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Network Operations Center (NOC) as needed

Requirements

• Work Experience / Knowledge: 1 – 2 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of various security methodologies and processes, and technical security solutions (SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewall Solutions, etc.)
• Knowledge of TCP/IP Protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications
• Basic proficiencies in Forensics and Malware Analysis (file signatures, tool sets, recovering data, analyzing memory, analyzing binaries)
• Familiarity with different Operating Systems
• Knowledge of common Internet protocols and applications
• General familiarity of industry compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO, HITRUST)

Qualifications / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cyber Security, or a related field OR High School diploma and relevant industry training and certifications
• Relevant industry certifications are a plus, such as: EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

Special Requirements

• Must be proficient in the English language, both written and verbal
• May also be assigned various projects and tasks as needed
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V