Senior InfoSec Analyst: Network & IR

BCforward; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

BCforward is seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst IV for a contract role in Cincinnati, OH. The candidate will lead security design, implement controls, and continuously improve protections for systems, networks, and data.

The role emphasizes risk management, incident response, disaster recovery planning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in information security, hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, encryption, and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in network security technologies: firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, encryption.
• Strong experience with risk assessment, vulnerability management, and security testing.
• Knowledge of incident response processes and disaster recovery planning.
• Effective communication to train staff and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Experience level: 5+ years in information security or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement security measures to safeguard computer systems, networks, and data.
• Monitor threat intelligence and hacker methodologies to anticipate and mitigate security breaches.
• Prevent data loss and service interruptions by researching and evaluating protective technologies.
• Create, test, and implement network disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Perform risk assessments and control testing across data processing systems and infrastructure.
• Deploy and manage firewalls, data encryption, and related security controls.
• Recommend security enhancements, tooling, and purchase decisions based on risk and business needs.
• Train staff on network and information security procedures and best practices.

Skills

Network security

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

VPNs

Encryption

Risk assessment

Incident response

Disaster recovery

Communication

Tools

SIEM platforms

Threat intelligence tooling

Job description

BCforward is seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst IV for a contract role in Cincinnati, OH. The candidate will lead security design, implement controls, and continuously improve protections for systems, networks, and data.

The role emphasizes risk management, incident response, disaster recovery planning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in information security, hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, encryption, and