Security Analyst

Procom Consultants Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking a Security Analyst for a contract opportunity in Plano, TX. The successful candidate will manage vulnerability scanning solutions, investigate security vulnerabilities, and support relationships with internal business units. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in security operations, strong communication skills, and knowledge in network traffic analysis. The assignment length is expected to be 7+ months, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in security operations and/or incident response.
• Integrates working knowledge in vulnerability scanning.
• Ability to influence stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate vulnerability scanning solutions.
• Investigate the latest security vulnerabilities and incidents.
• Design and own dashboards for presenting data.

Skills

Experience in security operations and/or incident response

Knowledge of network traffic analysis

Knowledge of networking protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPs, FTP, DNS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Windows, Unix, OSX, and Linux Operating Systems

Job description

Overview

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.

With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest “Canadian-Owned” IT staffing/consulting company.

Procom’s areas of staffing expertise include:

• Application Development
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Business/Systems Analysis
• Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
• Infrastructure & Network Services
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Security & Privacy

Specialties

• Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
• Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
• ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
• Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

Security Analyst

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Security Analyst for a contract opportunity in Plano, TX.

Security Analyst Job Details

The Security Analyst manages and operates vulnerability scanning solutions and enables the discovery, reporting, and prioritization processes. This position interacts with Vulnerability, Cloud, Assessment, and Compliance Team members as well as teams in both business and technical roles to understand requirements and resolve issues with an eye toward continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn, adapt to and support the Vulnerability Management objectives, including vulnerability scanning, prioritization, and remediation.
• Establish and maintain productive and respectful relationships with other internal business units.
• Actively investigates the latest in security vulnerabilities, advisories, and incidents.
• Supports the health and operation of the scan servers.

Business Process

• Understand security standards and concepts and their practical implications to system risks.
• Apply understanding as a security analyst to resolve common issues within a given platform or technology.
• Converts data into business tools; designs and owns dashboards and tracking reports that present data concisely and meaningfully.
• Uses data for trend analysis or correlation.
• Thinks analytically
• Break down business issues or process and translate into security requirements and collaborate with colleagues to present solutions.
• Apply Security best practices leveraging SANS, OWASP, NIST & ISO recommendations and frameworks.
• Identify priority/milestones and maintains disciplined practices to complete consulting task and assessments.
• Use good judgment to involve senior team members when navigating difficult issues.

Behavioral Competencies

• Provide amazing experiences for both internal and external customers by identifying needs and striving to meet them.
• Follow through on commitments and obligations and use company resources wisely.
• Understand overall business objectives and priorities and how efforts align.
• Collaborate, influences and builds consensus through constructive relationships and effective listening.
• Solve problems by incorporating data into decisions.
• Focus on solutions and identifies and removes barriers to problem solving.
• Adjust to changing situations and expectations and shows willingness to learn new ways to achieve goals.

Security Analyst Mandatory Skills

• 1-2+ years of experience in security operations and/or incident response.
• Integrates working knowledge in vulnerability scanning disciplines to create innovative solutions.
• Ability to influences stakeholder expectations.
• Resolves or provides recommendations to leadership on issues/changes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of network traffic analysis.
• Knowledge of networking protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPs, FTP, DNS, etc.
• Proficient knowledge of Windows, Unix, OSX, and Linux Operating Systems

Security Analyst Start Date

ASAP

Security Analyst Assignment Length

7+ months

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only.