Security Analyst

Avani Technology Solutions Inc; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider seeks a Security Analyst in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina for a 12+ month project. The role involves configuring and maintaining security tools, reviewing firewall reports, and optimizing vulnerability scanning methods. Candidates should preferably have a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and at least 3 years of related experience, or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Familiarity with Nessus, Forescout, and SIEM tools is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience or minimum 5 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Configure, optimize, and maintain current security tools.
• Review firewall reports and report attack methods.
• Create Sit-rep reports for management.
• Improve vulnerability scanning tools.

Skills

Nessus vulnerability scanner

Forescout

Configuration and maintenance

Vulnerability analysis and remediation methods

Data classification and management tools

Incident handling experience

SIEM experience - IBM Qradar

Security policy and procedures

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title : Security Analyst
Location : Blythewood, South Carolina
Duration : 12+ Months

Responsibilities

1. Configure, optimize, AND MAINTAIN current security tools to include network and server monitors as well asvulnerability scanners and Intrusion detection.
2. Review firewall reports and create reports of attack methods and their risk to the agency.
3. Create Sit-rep reports for management.
4. Rework our vulnerability scanning tools to better allow us to identify risk.

Required Skills

• Nessus vulnerability scanner
• Forescout
• Configuration and maintenance
• Vulnerability analysis and remediation methods
• Data classification and management tools
• Incident handling experience
• SIEM experience - IBM Qradar
• Security policy and procedures

Required Education

Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology related discipline with 3 years of experience or minimum 5 years related experience.

Required Certifications

Not required but Security certifications will be factored in the selection process

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.