Cyber Security Analyst

$112,320 - $133,120/Yr

Pomeroy - Akron, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Akron, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Cybersecurity Analyst III position is a contract role based in Akron, OH, responsible for supporting incident detection, response, digital forensics, and threat intelligence capabilities within the organization. The analyst will work under the direction of the Manager of Cybersecurity Operations, focusing on real-time cybersecurity event analysis and incident handling to protect the organization from cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Perform real-time cybersecurity event analysis and incident handling activities.
• Conduct incident preparedness activities to ensure effective response to cybersecurity incidents.
• Document cybersecurity incident activity from initial detection through recovery.
• Perform cybersecurity incident triage tasks, including determining scope, urgency, and potential impact.
• Identify specific vulnerabilities exploited and make recommendations for remediation.
• Support interdepartmental virtual incident response team activities.
• Conduct digital forensics investigations of computer-based incidents and establish documentary evidence.
• Operate the organization's threat intelligence capabilities, monitoring and developing cyber indicators.
• Collect, process, analyze, and disseminate cyber threat alerts and warnings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or Engineering.
• Seven (7) years of information security experience.
• Experience working in a complex healthcare environment.
• Advanced knowledge of network traffic flow (TCP, IP, OSI model).
• Advanced knowledge of network attacks and their relationship to threats and vulnerabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of incident response methodologies and common adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Advanced knowledge of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and incident categories.
• Advanced knowledge of processes for collecting and maintaining electronic evidence.

Nice-to-haves

• CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent.
• GIAC Incident Handler (GCIH) certification or equivalent.
• CompTIA CASP certification or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $54 - $64.
• Full-time contract position with expected hours of no less than 40 per week.