Senior Cyber Security Analyst - AZ

Vensure Employer Solutions - Chandler, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Chandler, AZ

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Senior Cyber Security Analyst will play a critical role in Vensure Employer Solutions' cybersecurity team, focusing on the comprehensive monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity incidents. This position is essential for ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the company's information assets, requiring a proactive approach to identifying vulnerabilities and mitigating risks.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor and evaluate the organization's cybersecurity posture using security tools and techniques.
• Respond to, investigate, and manage security incidents from initial detection through to resolution.
• Serve as a key contributor to the Security Operations team, enhancing operational capabilities through security measures and protocols.
• Mentor and guide junior security analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Develop, refine, and maintain incident response playbooks, procedures, and guidelines.
• Engage in proactive threat hunting initiatives to identify and neutralize potential threats.
• Document and communicate detailed incident reports and analyses for post-incident reviews.
• Stay current with new threats, technologies, and trends in cybersecurity.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, focusing on security operations or incident response.
• Proven experience in security systems administration, SIEM, threat intelligence platforms, and vulnerability management.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, IT systems, and network security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems, with a solid understanding of cloud services.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex security concepts to various stakeholders.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional security certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, CISSP, or similar are highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.