Information Technology Security Analyst

Acumed - Hillsboro, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Hillsboro, OR

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Information Technology Security Analyst at The Marmon Group LLC plays a vital role in safeguarding the organization's information systems and data from cyber threats. This remote position involves monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, ensuring the security of IT applications and infrastructure, and implementing security measures to protect against potential threats. The analyst will collaborate with IT personnel across the Metal Services Group to develop and maintain cybersecurity best practices, policies, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, logs, and events across the organization's network, servers, and endpoints.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including malware infections, phishing attempts, and unauthorized access.
• Conduct root cause analysis to determine the origin of incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on the organization's IT infrastructure.
• Identify security vulnerabilities in networks, servers, and applications, and work with relevant teams to remediate them.
• Keep up to date with the latest security vulnerabilities and threats.
• Monitor network security devices such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
• Implement and enforce network security policies, including access controls and data encryption.
• Collaborate with the network engineering team to design and secure network architectures.
• Ensure the security of on-premises and cloud-based servers, including patch management, hardening, and monitoring.
• Manage and monitor Active Directory, DNS, and other critical server services for security vulnerabilities and threats.
• Conduct regular security audits on server configurations and user permissions.
• Align cyber security strategies with corporate policies and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Administer cyber security awareness training for employees to educate them on best practices and emerging threats.
• Lead or participate in security-related projects, such as the implementation of new security technologies or the enhancement of existing security measures.
• Maintain detailed records of security incidents, vulnerability assessments, and remediation efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of demonstrable knowledge in access control, application security, business continuity, disaster recovery planning, information security, risk management, operations security, physical security, security architecture and design, and network security.
• Firsthand experience with security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Experience managing and securing network devices (firewalls, IDS/IPS) and servers (on-premises and cloud).
• Proficiency in security tools such as SIEM, antivirus, EDR, and vulnerability scanners.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and DNS.
• Experience with server management, including Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and security tasks.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to security challenges.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Opportunities for professional development
• Access to a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package