Cyber Security Analyst

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst. This is a full-time hybrid (on-site and work from home) permanent hire or contract to hire position in Raleigh, NC with our client. In this role you are responsible for analyzing and evaluating company’s network security, identify potential threats, and develop and implement security measures to protect against cyberattacks.

Responsibilities for a Cybersecurity Analyst:

• Manage Single Sign On (SSO) applications. Create application integrations, roles, groups and security policies
• Regular security audits and risk assessments on physical and cloud environment to identify vulnerabilities and threats to systems and networks
• Responsible for remediation plans, communication and execution
• Develop and implement security strategies for cloud-based applications, services, and infrastructure
• Participate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain ongoing Phishing campaigns, security awareness training, employee education, and company email campaigns
• Configuring security tools, patching vulnerabilities, and addressing any security gaps identified by the MDR provider
• Define and implement company’s IAM policies, standards, and procedures
• Work with other team members to develop and implement security policies and procedures to protect data and systems through web filtering
• Maintain and improve the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, ensuring that all alerts are properly investigated and addressed in a timely manner.
• Lead and coordinate incident response activities including investigating security incidents of varying severity and complexity, identifying the root cause, and developing remediation plans

Required Skills as a Cybersecurity Analyst:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience working in information security and information technology or similar roles
• Demonstrated experience with implementing information security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, PCI, HIPPA
• Experience in Cloud Security Architecture, with a focus on public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of IT technologies including Access Control, Firewalls, SSO, Microsoft Technologies (M365, Active Directory, DNS), Anti-virus software and malware scanning tools
• Experience with security assessment and testing tools, such as vulnerability scanners, penetration testing tools, SIEM systems, Log Management, DLP, IPS/IDS, VPN, MFA
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills and excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proven experience with current IT security technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline