Cyber Security Analyst II

$114,400 - $135,200/Yr

The Judge Group - Richland, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Richland, WA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Cyber Security Analyst II position is a contract role based in Richland, WA, focused on managing and optimizing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, particularly Trellix. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, collaborating with IT and security teams, and enhancing the functionality of logging infrastructure for security monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for an on-premise SIEM.
• Update SIEM software to current versions.
• Monitor log data, ensuring data integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve log quality.
• Execute response activities, including incident response, management, remediation, and forensic analysis.
• Identify and address security weaknesses.
• Facilitate internal skills development for information security personnel.
• Ensure logs align with compliance and regulatory standards for nuclear power facilities.
• Maintain proper documentation and change management procedures.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance the SIEM setup.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT, with at least 3 years focused on SIEM administration and management.
• Strong knowledge of security event logging standards, data parsing, and event correlation.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven experience with Trellix SIEM software or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements and regulations in critical infrastructure environments, preferably in the nuclear or energy sector.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly salary ranging from $55.00 to $65.00 USD.