IT - Cyber Security Analyst II

GFB; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GFB is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst in Macon, Georgia. This role involves evaluating security procedures, monitoring alerts, and guiding team members towards safeguarding company assets. Candidates will manage risks and assist in developing security solutions.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, 5+ years in security or tech support, and experience with various security technologies. Preferred certifications include Security+, CISSP, and CEH. This position may require 24/7 on-call availability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of security or technology support experience required.
• Documented experience with security-related technologies.
• Working experience with network and host-based attacks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and evaluate current security procedures.
• Monitor and respond to security alerts.
• Guide and educate team members on security measures.

Skills

Security procedures evaluation

Cyber risk management

Technical issue diagnosis

Automation of playbooks

Interpersonal communication

Network security protocols

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Information Management

Tools

Leading SIEM technologies

IDS/IPS

Data leakage protection (DLP)

Job description

• Adhere to and evaluate current security procedures and standards, suggesting improvements as needed.
• Monitor and respond to security alerts as outlined by company policies and procedures.
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure cyber risk is properly managed in accordance with the risk tolerance of the company.
• Guide, support, and educate other members of the team as they work towards the common goal of safeguarding company assets.
• Assist the company with risk analysis and risk mitigation efforts.
• Maintain a deep understanding of Information Technology and security architecture.
• Use security knowledge and tools to monitor for imminent and pervasive threats to company assets.
• Automate playbooks as needed to improve response time and efficiency.
• Provide status and metric reporting and adhering to internal operational security and policies; Documents all actions taken in ticketing system.
• Complete task and project work as assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS

Develop and maintain a positive relationship with equipment vendors and company personnel.

• Provide management and team members detailed information concerning current technical issues
• Continually improve the service by identifying and correcting issues or gaps in knowledge capital (analysis procedures, playbooks, network models), identifying and recommending new or updated tools, content, countermeasures, scripts, plug-ins and other “glue”
• Perform peer reviews and consultations with other Cyber Security Analysts regarding potential security incidents
• Superb communications/interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with others
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in at least one security-related area (e.g. reverse engineering malware, penetration testing, software testing, cryptography, etc.)
• Be available for 24/7 on-call rotation
• Ability to follow sound business ethics when executing job responsibilities
• Must have an understanding of the importance of learning and that it is never-ending.
• Must be a self‑motivated individual, willing to constantly evaluate the environment for improvement.

QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Information Management combined with five years security or technology support experience required; Master’s degree may substitute for some work experience
• Documented experience with the following technologies: leading SIEM technologies, IDS/IPS, network‑ and host‑based firewalls, data leakage protection (DLP)
• Working experience with possible attack activities such as network probing/ scanning, DDOS, malicious code activity, etc.
• Working experience with Windows and Unix administration
• Working experience with common penetration testing techniques
• Working experience with basic networking protocols such as IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.
• Working experience with system security architecture and security solutions

Preferred:

• Certification include Security+, Certified Intrusion Analyst (GIAC), Continuous Monitoring (GMON), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral and writing skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self‑motivated to improve knowledge and skills
• A strong desire to understand “the what” as well as “the why” and “the how” of security incidents

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Experience in a fast‑paced support environment as a member of a 24x7x365 network and/or security operations team; Must be able to concentrate for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds on occasional basis

EOE M/F/D/V AA

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