Information Security Analyst USA REMOTE

Kovan Technology Solutions; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions company is seeking an Information Security Analyst to help secure their information systems. In this role, you will focus on preventing cybersecurity incidents through system design, vulnerability assessment, and establishing best practices for secure operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to monitor computer networks for security issues and respond to incidents.
• Experience installing security measures and using security software.
• Knowledge of developing security best practices across systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure operating systems and networks.
• Conduct risk audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Analyze system access logs and plan for disaster recovery.

Skills

Network Security Monitoring

Incident Investigation

Data Encryption

Penetration Testing

Risk Management

Job description

Role: Information Security Analyst (Information Systems Security Analyst)

Location: Virginia/Remote

Contract Type: ***W2 ***

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Focuses on preventing IT-based crime, hacking, intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure, or destruction to an organization's information systems and IT assets and intellectual property including:

• Designing, testing, and implementing secure operating systems, networks, and databases;
• Password auditing, network-based and web application-based vulnerability scanning, virus management, and intrusion detection;
• Conducting risk audits and assessments, providing recommendations for application design;
• Monitoring and analyzing system access logs;
• Planning for security backup and system disaster recovery.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate ability to monitor computer networks for security issues, investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.
• Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including data encryption programs.
• Work with security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities, fixing detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high security standard.
• Help develop university-wide best practices for information security, perform penetration testing, and install security software.
• Establish positive, professional relationships with functional users and staff, maintaining proper communication channels with functional teams.