Security Analyst

CDW; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW is seeking a Security Analyst to be a front-line defender against cyber threats in Pittsburgh, PA. The role includes responsibilities like intrusion detection, incident response, vulnerability testing, and compliance monitoring. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity or Computer Science and relevant certifications, alongside a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in information security roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field) or equivalent experience.
• At least one industry recognized security certification (minimum Comp TIA Security+).
• 3-5 years Information security administration/analysis/engineering experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal/written communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform network security analysis and work with the 3rd party SOC teams conducting incident response, event analysis and threat intelligence.
• Analyze data and prepare reports that document vulnerabilities from network based attacks and recommend actions to prevent, repair or mitigate these vulnerabilities.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate security alerts and information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science

Tools

Cylance

Proofpoint

Thycotic

Azure

Job description

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Serve as a front-line defender against cyber threats, with responsibilities including intrusion detection and prevention, continuous diagnostics and mitigation (CDM), security awareness training, malware defense, incident response and notification, and vulnerability testing and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems consistently meet availability and security requirements.

• Responsibilities:Perform network security analysis and work with the 3rd party SOC teams conducting incident response, event analysis and threat intelligence.
• Provide both strategic analysis and near real-time auditing, investigating, reporting, remediation, coordinating and tracking of security-related activities
• Analyze data and prepare reports that document vulnerabilities from network based attacks and recommend actions to prevent, repair or mitigate these vulnerabilities
• Assist the company’s ongoing eDiscovery and Legal Hold Processes by reviewing discovery requests to determine potential scope; working closely with the collections team to scope, collect, and transfer data; and drafting and iterating on search terms and other culling mechanisms and criteria
• Evaluate new tools and use existing tools to help discover and mitigate security vulnerabilities
• Coordinate with System and Network Administrators to ensure security vulnerabilities are tracked and mitigated in a timely manner
• Assist with user account administration, creation, modification, & deletion, and conduct user access control requests and reporting
• Review vulnerability scans and research new vulnerabilities and malicious software
• Configure, monitor, and/or support security software/systems that will help ensure compliance with regulatory, industry, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Assist with the identification, response, investigation, and remediation of potential breaches and issues surrounding data security
• Perform network, system and server security assessments
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate security alerts and information
• Receive and accurately log all support requests in a timely manner using 84 Lumber Incident Management tools
• Perform routine/scheduled audits of systems and backups
• Perform post-resolution follow-up to ensure reported security incidents have been successfully resolved.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field) or equivalent experience
• At least one industry recognized security certification (minimum Comp TIA Security+)
• 3-5 years Information security administration/analysis/engineering experience in a corporate environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting third party security tools to manage and audit information systems
• 3+ years exposure to Information Technology General Controls
• Works with minimum supervision, proactively follows up on outstanding issues/tickets
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment;
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal/written communication and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well independently and within a team
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Prior experience with retail store operations and technologies preferred
• Direct experience with Cylance, Proofpoint, Thycotic or Azure a strong plus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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