IT Security Analyst

Description

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Responds to security incidents and conducts thorough investigations while documenting findings to prevent future breaches; assists the Company IT Service Desk with security-related tickets
• Assists in the development, implementation and management of the IT Security Awareness program
• Conducts proactive threat-hunting using existing systems and performs risk assessments to identify potential threats and weaknesses
• Maintains an updated awareness of latest security trends, threats, and technologies to ensure the organization's defenses are current
• Proactively informs other Company IT functions of any new or emerging security threats
• Maintains priority of all tasks or projects established in the IT Security strategic plan
• Monitors multi-factor authentication requests and changes as needed
• Monitors, evaluates and responds to end-user risky behavior alerts and provides support to employees on security best practices and measures
• Completes regular and consistent reviews with MSPs to evaluate performance and procedures
• Conducts system configuration audits to identify vulnerabilities and completes routine and targeted maintenance activities to ensure compliance
• Continuously monitors configurations, systems and platform assessments and manages / responds to alerts and activity from endpoint EDR platforms, Syslog and SIEM collectors, vulnerability management platforms and network security / firewall platforms

Requirements

• Travels up to 25% of the time, with overnight stays required
• CompTIA Sec+ certification (required)
• 2+ years of proven experience in an IT Security Analyst or similar role, with experience utilizing the below technologies / processes (required) -OR-
• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity (required)
• In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of proven experience in an IT Security Analyst or similar role, with experience utilizing the below technologies / processes (required)
• Excellent problem-solving skills to conduct investigations and identify solutions to active or potential security threats
• Maintains the ability to stay calm when working under pressure
• Email security platform (Proofpoint, Abnormal Security)
• Proven oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Data protection tools (Varonis)
• CISSP certification (preferred)
• SIEM or Log Analysis
• IT security awareness (Proofpoint)
• Regular and predictable attendance to perform the functions and requirements of this role
• Endpoint detection and response (SentinelOne)
• NIST 800-53, 800-171, and / or CMMC (preferred)
• CISA, CRISC and / or Cloud Security certification (preferred)

Benefits

• Growth Opportunities: At Arcwood, your contribution is valued beyond your job title. We believe in the power of continuous learning and growth, encouraging every employee to expand their skills and take on new challenges.
• End-user protection
• Collaborative Environment: Together we can achieve much more. Join a supportive and dynamic team where your ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance