Cyber Security Analyst

$75,000 - $95,000/Yr

Milligan Partners - Elwood, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Elwood, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

This position will be provided by Milligan Partners and placed for a public agency client. The candidate will be eligible to be hired by the public agency client following a period of successful performance. You will be an integral part of an IT systems team supporting the operations of public agency systems and networks for vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. The primary focus will be to protect computer networks from cyberattacks and unauthorized access. You will implement proactive security measures and respond to incidents effectively to improve and maintain the Authority's security posture. In this role, you will manage security tools such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, antivirus software, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems. This includes configuration, monitoring, and fine-tuning settings to enhance the security posture. You will analyze security logs for alerts and vulnerabilities, taking ownership of the process to ensure visibility, escalation, and actions for remediation of threat concerns. Additionally, you will liaise with vendors to troubleshoot issues and request support to enhance the Client's defenses against emerging threats. Collaboration with System and Network Administrators will be essential as you apply patches and updates to systems and networks to address security vulnerabilities and ensure system stability. You will also be responsible for isolating affected systems and implementing security measures to prevent future incidents. Developing and enforcing security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards will be a key part of your responsibilities. You will identify opportunities for process improvement, suggesting solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity, while keeping detailed records of security incidents, investigations, and remediation efforts. Preparing reports for management to demonstrate compliance with the Client's security policy and maintaining proactive, consistent communications with management on systems or network security issues, status, and projects will also be part of your duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage security tools such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, antivirus software, and SIEM systems, including configuration, monitoring, and fine-tuning settings.
• Analyze security logs for alerts and vulnerabilities, ensuring visibility, escalation, and actions for remediation of threat concerns.
• Liaise with vendors to troubleshoot issues and request support to enhance the Client's defenses against emerging threats.
• Work with System and Network Administrators to apply patches and updates to systems and networks to address security vulnerabilities and ensure system stability.
• Isolate affected systems and implement security measures to prevent future incidents.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, suggesting solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Keep detailed records of security incidents, investigations, and remediation efforts.
• Prepare reports for management to demonstrate compliance with the Client's security policy.
• Maintain proactive, consistent communications with management on systems or network security issues, status, and projects.
• Preserve accurate documentation of network and system configurations, diagrams, and procedures to ensure efficient management and troubleshooting.
• Work off-hours as required to respond to emergent security incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or information security preferred; relevant experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with core security concepts in an Information Security and/or Cybersecurity professional role.
• Prior experience as point of contact with vendor-operated Security Operations Center.
• Applicable certifications such as CompTIA Security +, CompTIA Network +, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), CompTIA Linux +, CompTIA PenTest+, Cisco CCNA.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Fortinet Certified Professional Network Security
• Cisco CCNP Security

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance