Vaco - Farmers Branch, TX
posted about 1 month ago
Vaco Dallas is seeking a motivated Senior Cyber Security Analyst with 4-8 years of experience for a direct hire opportunity. The Cyber Security Analyst will be responsible for managing and strengthening the IT cybersecurity environment by overseeing incident response, identifying vulnerabilities, and working closely with both internal teams and external vendors. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach to security management while also playing a key role in strategic improvements to enhance our overall security posture. This role involves monitoring security controls, threat detection, and ensuring a proactive cybersecurity infrastructure. The right candidate will be eager to excel and contribute effectively to our cybersecurity initiatives. In this position, the Senior Cyber Security Analyst will continuously oversee the security environment to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats. They will analyze and address cyber risks, providing timely incident response and risk mitigation. The analyst will serve as the primary contact for internal responses to cybersecurity alerts and incidents, monitoring technical security controls, detection technologies, and online resources for emerging cyber threats. Additionally, the role includes administering Office 365 security tasks, collaborating with system administrators to ensure IT security protocols are in place, and managing user access audits. The analyst will also be responsible for identifying gaps in current security protocols and collaborating with leadership to create improvement plans and budgets. They will build business cases for necessary cybersecurity investments, lead internal phishing campaigns, and evaluate new security tools and technologies for potential implementation. Furthermore, the analyst will liaise with third-party vendors regarding cybersecurity questionnaires and manage cybersecurity renewals, ensuring updates and compliance are met in a timely manner. This role requires conducting regular vulnerability assessments on company systems and networks, acting as a project manager for network and infrastructure tasks, and assisting in addressing technical debt within the existing infrastructure.