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Addition Management

Network Security Analyst

Addition Management, Garden City, New York, United States, 11536


Title: Network Security AnalystLocation: Garden City, New York (Long Island) - HybridSalary: $75K-$85K

Growing Insurance Company Seeks Network Security Analyst to Join Their Team!

Responsibilities:

Proactive system monitoring, analysis, and mitigation of risks to the organization.Manage, maintain, and support Cisco Switching, Routing, Firewalls, IPS/IDS, DLP and SIEM.Research and assess new threats and security alerts.Design and support security solutions based on recognized standards and best practices.Conduct routine hardware and software audits.Periodic security assessment of firewall, router, switches, VPN, and other related devices.Identify and mitigate risk for ongoing operations to improve security & availability of all systems.Maintain proper change management documentation for all hardware and software modifications.Windows, RHEL, VMWare and EMC VNX administrationMeet objectives & goals set for by management.Education, Skills & Experience :

Minimum of 3-5 years of supporting a midsized IT environment.Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent career experience/certification path.In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies, with a focus on network and system security.Proficiency in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco security products, including switches, routers, firewalls, IPS/IDS systems, and other Cisco security solutions.Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions and the ability to implement and manage them effectively.Familiarity with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, including the ability to analyze and respond to security events.Understanding of endpoint protection mechanisms and best practices for securing end-user devices.Expertise in firewall configuration, rule management, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and its application in securing organizational assets.Knowledge of best practices in patch management to ensure systems are up to date and secure.Experience in VMWare administration, including virtualization technologies and hypervisors.Proficiency in managing Windows Active Directory environments and ensuring their security.Ability to design and implement secure network architectures based on recognized standards and best practices.Operating Systems: Administration experience with Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and other operating systems.Storage Administration: Knowledge of storage systems, including EMC VNX administration.