Octagon Talent is hiring: Cybersecurity Analyst in Fort Lauderdale

Octagon Talent & TRADE STEM is dedicated to accelerating job growth and driving economic sustainability across the space, technology, energy, and manufacturing sectors. As a consultancy that manages or oversees comprehensive apprenticeship programs, we empower businesses by ensuring they have a culturally aligned and skilled workforce. Join us in building a prosperous future through innovative solutions and strategic wealth creation.

We are seeking a seasoned Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team. This ground-up opportunity will allow you to shape and implement cybersecurity policies, procedures, and architecture for our growing organization. You will utilize your expertise in creating configurations, settings, and automation with third-party tools, Azure and AWS, to ensure the security and integrity of our systems.

Responsibilities:

• Policy Development: Design and establish comprehensive cybersecurity policies and procedures tailored to the organization's needs.
• Configuration Management: Develop and maintain secure configurations and settings for IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and applications.
• Automation Integration: Implement and manage automation processes using a variety of third-party security tools to enhance efficiency and incident response.
• Cloud Security: Leverage your experience with Azure and AWS to build and maintain a secure cloud environment, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies.
• Incident Response: Develop and execute incident response plans, including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Compliance and Audits: Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards and regulations; prepare for and assist in internal and external audits.
• Documentation: Create detailed documentation of all cybersecurity policies, procedures, configurations, and incident response activities.
• Training and Awareness: Provide training and support to staff on cybersecurity best practices and policies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on policy development, configurations, and cloud security.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in managing and securing Azure and AWS environments.
• Strong understanding of third-party security tools and automation technologies.
• Experience with configuration management and security best practices.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Join ITRADE STEM today and contribute to building a secure and prosperous future for industries and communities alike.