Information Security Analyst - Threat and Vulnerability Management

Job Title – Information Security Analyst - Threat and Vulnerability Management Location - Franklin Lakes, NJ Duration – 12 Months Contract Total Hours/week - 40.00 1st Shift Client: Medical Device Company Job Category: Operations Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only) No H1b’s This role will focus on Tactical Intelligence and Vulnerability Management. Threat and Vulnerability Management This person has experience in risk prioritization, navigating sources for identification and assessment of threats, and conducting cross-functional awareness for addressing risk. They will have experience assisting with vulnerability scanning and analysis, threat intelligence tools and working across a matrixed environment to assess indicators and triage risk. You will leverage a broad array of threat information. Additionally, you will proactively drive hunting and analysis and conduct technical research and analysis on emerging threats. You are comfortable providing fact-based reports to various levels of the organization within a fast-paced environment. You have previous tactical intelligence or vulnerability management experience, understand the fundamentals of reducing attack surfaces, and possess effective analytical skills. You will be accountable for setting your own work direction and completing tasks. Key Responsibilities (Top Tasks & Outcomes for Which This Position Will be Accountable) • Experience recognizing threats and conducting analysis on emerging threats and how they relate specifically to BD • Provide written analysis of findings to communicate potential risks and impact • Experience in network security analysis and log-centric analysis (SIEM) • Understanding and reporting of attacker Indicators of Compromise • Monitoring intrusion detection systems and identifying host and network-based intrusions via intrusion detection technologies • Provide attack surface management training and development • Manage risk reporting and escalation to cross-functional teams in a cooperative manner Other responsibilities as necessary • Perform risk identification and triage with incident management • Assist with additional projects as needed Skills and Knowledge Required • Strong communication and project management skills • Requires a highly motivated, dynamic and customer-centric associate who thrives in a challenging and changing environment • Working knowledge of crisis management communication, incident response and handling methodologies, NIST cybersecurity standards and FDA cybersecurity guidance • Effective meeting management and group facilitation skills Experience • 2-3 years’ experience in a security operations full-time role Educational • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree required. Ideal candidate will have a degree in computer science, communication, or other technical discipline. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • In-depth knowledge of computer operating systems, including Windows, IoS and Linux a plus • Experience with intelligence tools and applications • Knowledge of Healthcare rubrics for vulnerability scoring and threat modelling • Preferred Certifications: CERT-Certified Computer Security Incident Handler Certification, CISSP, HCISSP • Detail-oriented with the ability to promptly assess documents for accuracy as well as consistency • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others in a positive and effective manner • Ability to work in a team environment • Excellent communication skills; both oral and written