Junior IT Security Analyst

Robertson Anschutz Schneid Crane & Partners PLLC - Boca Raton, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Boca Raton, FL

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Junior IT Security Analyst position at Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC offers a unique opportunity for a proactive self-starter to engage in the daily operations of the IT Security Department within a prestigious legal firm. The role emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and a strong desire for professional growth, providing a supportive environment for employees to advance their careers.

Responsibilities

• Daily review of system logs and security events for any suspicious or unauthorized activity
• Review, investigate, and respond to real-time alerts within the environment
• Identify/evaluate evolving malware threats on a daily basis
• Work with vendors to configure intrusion detection systems and develop rules to address new threats
• Respond to and remediate all cyber security alerts generated by vendors
• Conduct threat hunting through SIEM to proactively look for possible network and data compromises
• Triage Data Loss Prevention alerts, identify and investigate security incidents
• Identify IT systems vulnerabilities using scanning tools, validate, and coordinate for remediation
• Monitor emails for threats and add high-risk users to high vigilance
• Investigate phishing emails reported and assess their impact
• Conduct security incident investigations
• Review websites for risk on business requests and periodically review firewall exceptions and whitelisting list
• Audit and monitor privileged user risk
• Support a security-aware culture
• Assist with the establishment of necessary policies and controls to secure the environment
• Monitor cyber security reports from external sources and communicate threats as necessary
• Weekly review of vulnerability reports and remediation of any findings
• Monthly review of Data Center access logs
• Review/update IT Operations calendar to reflect changes in cyber security practices and compliance standards
• Collaborate with manager to create Information Security procedural documentation
• Other assigned responsibilities

Requirements

• Proficiency with MS Excel
• General knowledge of Information Technology & Information Security best practices
• Ability to identify, report, and remediate cyber security risks and vulnerabilities
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field

Benefits

• Opportunities for internal promotion
• Training and professional development
• Supportive work environment for career growth