Cybersecurity Threat Analyst

Job Summary

The Information Security Analyst I, as part of the Cyber Defense Operations Team, plays a crucial role in defending Arkansas Employer against cyber threats. This position involves responding to information security alerts, investigating malicious activity, and aiding in incident handling. Additionally, the analyst helps maintain overall information security across the organization through vulnerability management, phishing email analysis, and providing general information security expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigates security alerts and events to identify relevancy and urgency, triaging and responding based on set security operation processes.
• Facilitates network and endpoint security monitoring using a wide variety of tools, including Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Network Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Identity Management, etc.
• Administers endpoint protection software and other security tools, as necessary.
• Participates in the vulnerability management lifecycle by helping identify, report, and suggest remediation steps for vulnerabilities discovered in the network.
• Participates in cyber incident response activities or projects.
• Collaborates with multiple diverse teams, both locally and remotely, regarding IT security concerns.
• Completes required BSA/AML training and all other required training sessions, as assigned.

Requirements

• Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college, plus 4 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals.
• Ability to read, analyze, and understand common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Preferred Certifications

Security (CCNA) Certification, Security+ Certification, Security Operations Analyst Associate, Offsec Defense Analyst, or another related certification is preferred.

Software Skills

Intermediate: 10-Key, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing

Basic: Accounting, Database

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.