IT Security Analyst

hklaw; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid holidays

Job summary

Holland & Knight, a leading law firm, seeks an IT Security Analyst to monitor, analyze, and respond to cyber security threats across the firm’s environments in Tampa, FL or Dallas, TX. The role emphasizes independent task execution, technical investigations, and on-call support to protect critical systems.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and experience with SIEM, vulnerability scanning (Nessus/Qualys/Rapid7), and security controls such as firewalls and endpoint protection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• Experience with SIEM or other scalable log management solution, including configuration and tuning.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and reporting (Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7, etc.).
• Experience monitoring and administering security controls such as firewalls, web filters and anti-virus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events from a wide range of devices.
• Prioritize and complete tasks independently or with a team.
• Perform operations maintenance on security tools and agents.
• Process and correlate technical information for investigations.
• Stay up-to-date with cyber security vulnerabilities and countermeasures.
• Provide on-call support during non-business hours.
• Assist with scanning systems for known vulnerabilities and remediation.
• Analyze and respond to undisclosed software/hardware vulnerabilities.
• Identify risks and help mitigate to an acceptable level.
• Maintain knowledge of vendor products and security technologies.

Skills

Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365

Windows Server

Active Directory

Linux

Windows 10/11

Cisco LAN/WAN

VPN

DNS

DHCP

Endpoint Detection and Response

Vulnerability management tools

Password management tools

Email server security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIEM

Nessus

Qualys

Rapid7

Firewalls

Web filters

Anti-virus

Job description

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

This position is based in the Firm's global operations center in Tampa, FL or Dallas, TX.

General Description:

The IT Security Analyst will assist in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cyber security threats against Holland & Knight.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Assists with monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events from a wide range of devices within the environment.
• Ability to understand, prioritize and complete tasks by working independently or with a team.
• Performs general operations maintenance support on security tools and agents.
• Ability to process and correlate highly technical information from multiple sources in support of investigations.
• Stays up to date with trends and current countermeasures for cyber security vulnerabilities, exploits, and other malicious activities.
• Provides periodic "on-call" support of security operations during non-business hours.
• Assists with the scanning of systems for known vulnerabilities and provide support in the remediation of any vulnerabilities found.
• Analyzes and responds to previously undisclosed software and hardware vulnerabilities.
• Identifies areas of risk to the Firm and assists with efforts to mitigate those risks to an acceptable level.
• Maintains knowledge of vendor products, services and security technologies and recommends/implements their use.
• Approaches all problems, projects, and incidents with a high level of professionalism, objectivity and an open mind to new ideas and solutions.
• Expected to maintain a regular and predictable work schedule and full attention to and engagement in work activities on behalf of the firm during business hours unless otherwise approved or required by applicable law.
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge or ability to learn Microsoft Office Suite, or Microsoft 365.
• Operating Systems: Windows Server, Active Directory, Linux, Windows 10/11
• Network Technologies: Cisco LAN/WAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP
• Security Infrastructure Applications: Endpoint Detection and Response tools, automated systems management, vulnerability management tools, password management tools, email server security.
• Software: office productivity software, popular browsers, security related software analysis and protection, other business applications (accounting, practice management, CRM, etc.)

Required Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.

Preferred Qualifications & Education:

• 4+ years of experience in a technical support role or job-related experience, supporting security related technology in a diverse technology environment.
• Experience with System Information and Event Management (SIEM) or other scalable log management solution, including the configuration and tuning of the system.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and reporting (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Rapid 7, etc.)
• Experience in monitoring and administrating various technical security controls such as firewalls, web filters and anti-virus solutions.
• Current SANS and/or other security certifications preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.

Benefits:

Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

Below are the benefits we offer:

• comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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