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
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.