Information Security Analyst

$100,000 - $120,000/Yr

The Recruiting Group - Danbury, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Danbury, CT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Information Security Analyst is a critical role focused on ensuring the integrity and security of data across on-premises and cloud-based applications. This hands-on position involves resolving technical issues, implementing security measures, and maintaining compliance with security standards. The analyst will work closely with IT teams to integrate security practices and provide training on cybersecurity best practices, while also staying updated on the latest trends in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls framework to maintain robust security protocols and procedures.
• Implement and manage security measures for information systems to prevent breaches, detect vulnerabilities, and manage risk.
• Conduct regular system audits to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Proficiency in AI and its application in data security and protection strategies.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security practices into the development lifecycle.
• Provide training and guidance to IT staff on cybersecurity best practices.
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies.
• Assist with updating and reviewing SSP (System Security Plan).
• Develop controls such as firewalls, business systems, data leakage protection systems, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning, remediation as well as advise and implement configurations for a variety of security tools.
• Evaluate, categorize, and remediate security events and vulnerabilities before they become security incidents.
• Identify security gaps discovered through ongoing monitoring of all information security controls and propose enhancements to security controls and implement them fully.
• Participate in cybersecurity projects to ensure that the delivery is on-time and adopted to meet the company's information protection requirements.
• Maintain relationship with Managed Security Services Provider.
• Own vulnerability management with categorizing, evaluating risk and implementing the remediation steps to closure.
• Patch management for servers and endpoints.
• On call rotation for emergency related events due to outages, cyber events, etc.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree relating to information technology, compliance, information management, infrastructure and/or information security.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years work experience in a related field.
• Analytical skills developed from training in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, helpdesk/infrastructure, or similar discipline.
• Experience managing Rapid7.
• Experience managing NextGen AV systems.
• Hands-on experience running AI models.
• Experience with information security framework models such as CIS Framework, NIST, etc.
• Working knowledge of network switches, routers, firewalls and VPN, network security, administration of DLP, antivirus, antimalware, IDSIPS, SIEM, SMTP, Email security, AD, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs.
• Knowledgeable in security best practices such as encryption, hashing, vulnerability scans, event log monitoring, intrusion detection and prevention, eDiscovery, and content filtering.
• Ability to oversee, resolve, and consistently enhance the vulnerability management program.
• Ability to propose and implement solutions for closing identified vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of cloud providers' security (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure).
• Prior experience managing EDR solutions.
• Prior experience with SIEM, configuration management, hardening, and vulnerability scanning.
• Experience with identity access management systems (IAM).
• Previous experience in a HIPAA and FDA regulated environment preferred.

Benefits

• Full Benefits
• Paid Relocation