Security Analyst

Overview The Security Analysts role is to analyze the organizations security infrastructure according to best practices, while ensuring high levels of data quality and availability. This individual will develop, implement, and oversee policies and procedures to ensure a security environment consistent with ISO 27002, SOX, and other regulatory compliance. Essential Functions: Documentation and Creation of Information Security System Administration procedures Perform network security assessment, risk assessment, and vulnerability testing Securely implement the addition of new network components Vulnerability Management and Remediation: Review current environment for vulnerability exposure and emerging threats and manage remediation cycles Monitor and investigate potential Information Security breaches Participate in investigations of SIEM items to determine root sources and validity of reported events Proactively identifies or rapidly responds to customer security issues. Applies extensive technical expertise in the management of security tools and remediation of security events/incidents Provide technical assessment of the security impacts from changes to operational networks Develop security network architectures, requirements, operational concepts, and security accreditation plans and procedures Evaluate new hardware and software technology as it applies to information security Interact regularly with technical teams on compliance obligations Experience Requirements: 5+ years of experience in Information Security Experience administering data antivirus solutions, (Symantec, McAfee, CA) Experience administering Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) Experience administering firewalls Experience with Network Traffic Analysis tools (Wireshark, ArcSight) Sound understanding of Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Objects Solid understanding/troubleshooting of TCP/IP Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements: Proven Analytical, strategic vision drawing on strong problem-solving abilities Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language appropriate to both executive and managerial audiences Highly self-motivated and self-directed Keen attention to detail Skilled in working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service or any non-merit factor.