Senior Cybersecurity Operations Engineer

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 112.000 - 164.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta seeks Cybersecurity Operations Analysts to monitor and analyze security events and incidents, identifying threats and vulnerabilities across the institution's information systems.

You will respond to incidents, conduct investigations, and provide remediation recommendations to improve security posture while supporting audits and compliance efforts. This role emphasizes proactive monitoring, incident response planning, and staff education.

Formación

• Associate degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance (preferred).
• Baseline certifications such as Splunk Cloud/Enterprise Admin or CrowdStrike Falcon Responder (preferred).

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and analyze security events and alerts continuously to detect potential threats and vulnerabilities within the institution's information systems.
• Respond to security incidents by conducting thorough investigations, documenting findings, and implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify weaknesses in systems and applications, providing recommendations for remediation.
• Prepare detailed reports on security incidents, including analysis of the incident, impact assessment, and recommendations for future prevention.
• Stay informed about emerging cybersecurity threats and trends, evaluating their potential impact on the institution and adjusting security measures accordingly.
• Provide support during security audits and compliance assessments, ensuring that the institution meets regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Develop and implement security monitoring and logging strategies to enhance the detection of suspicious activities and facilitate incident response.
• Train and educate staff on security best practices, fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness throughout the institution.
• Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures that outline the institution's approach to handling security incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Security monitoring

Incident analysis

Vulnerability scanning

Communication skills

Security standards

Educación

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Herramientas

Splunk ES

SOAR

Splunk Enterprise

Descripción del empleo

Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta seeks Cybersecurity Operations Analysts to monitor and analyze security events and incidents, identifying threats and vulnerabilities across the institution's information systems.

You will respond to incidents, conduct investigations, and provide remediation recommendations to improve security posture while supporting audits and compliance efforts. This role emphasizes proactive monitoring, incident response planning, and staff education.