Cybersecurity Analyst-Threat and Vulnerability Management

2 months ago


Houston, United States The Emery Company, LLC Full time

MUST BE LOCAL TO HOUSTON AND NO H1B OR C2C


Must have experience with KQL


Position Overview

The Enterprise Information Cybersecurity Analyst executes threat intelligence reports, threat, vulnerability, and incident management processes to help ensure cybersecurity risks and threats are proactively identified and addressed to maintain the protection of information and information systems.

The SOC (Security Operations Center) / Security information and event management (SIEM) Analyst collaborates to develop innovative and effective procedures for the SOC to enhance coordination and incident response operations. Additionally, the SOC / SIEM Analyst will lead configuration and deployment of our SIEM tool, monitor network traffic for security events, and perform triage analysis to identify security incidents.


Preferences:

  • degree in Information Systems, Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or similar area of study from an accredited college or university.
  • experience in leading Security Operations Center (SOC) and SIEM technologies
  • Advanced knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol suite, security architecture, and remote access security techniques/products.
  • Advanced knowledge of SIEM technologies preferably Microsoft Sentinel
  • Knowledge of Endpoint and Mobile Device Management Solutions;
  • Experience in cybersecurity, incident response, KQL, Microsoft Security Stack,
  • Manage Microsoft Sentinel SIEM


REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

• Eight years of work experience in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSA’s)

  • A strong understanding of security & networking technologies.
  • MUST HAVE KQL EXPERIENCE
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to cope and work under pressure.
  • A results-oriented team player who thrives working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.


Job Duties:

  • Reviews cyber threat intelligence and information security reports from various sources and take appropriate action to prioritize, communicate, and ensure appropriate risk mitigation.
  • Communicates with IT teams and management to warn of possible risks to data and systems, promote plans to mitigate those risks, write cybersecurity alerts and advisories.
  • Utilizes threat intelligence to mitigate potential data threats, protect data, and impede criminals from accessing regulatory and proprietary data.
  • Identifies security vulnerabilities and pinpoint indicators of compromise (IOC) such as suspicious IP addresses, URLs, email addresses and attachments, registry keys and filenames that may signify malware attacks, phishing attempts or attacks from external hosts.
  • Compile comprehensive audit reports identifying potential risks / threats.
  • Under the supervision of a Senior Analyst, carry out security assessments in relation to projects and change management.
  • Develop general and detailed documentation describing system specifications and operating instructions.
  • Ensure infrastructure, applications and data security/privacy controls are maintained in compliance with corporate and regulatory policies.
  • Participate as a member of the Threat Management team resolving client side issues as and when needed.
  • Support business continuity processes (backups, replication etc) through continued documenting and testing of infrastructure environment.
  • Report on KPIs in relation to compliance and effectiveness of the information security controls and ensure the reporting to key stakeholders.
  • May also participate in the evaluation and implementation of other new security solutions.
  • May participate on Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CIRT) investigation and response activities as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Certifications:

• CompTIA Security+ , Network+, CySA+ or equivalent certification.



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