Cyber Security Analyst

$93,600 - $104,000/Yr

. Tek Star - Bethlehem, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Bethlehem, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Cyber Security Analyst at our Bethlehem, PA office, you will play a crucial role in supporting the client company's program aimed at ensuring the security and compliance of its data center, cloud, and Software as a Service (SAAS) technologies. This position requires a hands-on technical approach, where you will be responsible for developing, adjusting, and monitoring configuration standards. You will also handle exceptions, perform attestations, and develop metrics and reports to track compliance and security posture. You will work closely under the guidance of the Lead Engineer for Security Assurance Configuration Management, collaborating with various stakeholders and vendors to ensure that security measures are effectively implemented and maintained. Your expertise will be essential in identifying potential security risks and ensuring that the organization's data and systems are protected against threats. This role is hybrid, requiring you to work onsite in the Bethlehem office at least two days a week, making it essential for candidates to be local to the area. This position is a contract role, offering a competitive hourly pay rate of $45 to $50, depending on experience. You will be expected to work an 8-hour shift, contributing to the overall security strategy of the organization and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the client company's program for security and compliance of data center, cloud, and SAAS technologies.
• Develop, adjust, and monitor configuration standards for security assurance.
• Handle exceptions and perform attestations related to security configurations.
• Develop metrics and reports to track compliance and security posture.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders and vendors to implement security measures effectively.

Requirements

• Experience in cyber security, particularly in configuration management and compliance.
• Strong understanding of data center, cloud, and SAAS technologies.
• Ability to develop and monitor security configuration standards.
• Experience in handling security exceptions and performing attestations.
• Strong analytical skills to develop metrics and reports.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications in cyber security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or similar).
• Experience with security compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies used in configuration management.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate of $45 to $50.
• Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with onsite requirements.