Security Analyst Job Description 

If you are looking to advance in Cybersecurity challenging yourself in protecting clients with data breaches, providing credible consulting in compliance path, and receive outstanding benefits that support your family while working for a company that takes a people-first approach to business, we invite you to explore our Security Analyst position.

Core Duties

•  Prepare reports that take note of security breaches and the extent of the damage caused by these breaches.
•  Install software that is created to protect sensitive information, such as firewalls and data encryption programs.
•  Monitor the company’s networks to keep an eye out for any security breaches and investigate it if one does occur.
•  Research the latest in information technology security trends to keep up to date with the subject and use the latest technology to protect information.
•  Develop a security plan for the best standards and practices for the company.
•  Conduct frequent testing of simulated cyber-attacks to look for vulnerabilities in the computer systems and take care of these before an outside cyber-attack.
•  Make recommendations to managers and senior executives about security advancements to best protect the company’s systems.
•  Help co-workers when they need to install a new program or learn about security procedures. Essential Responsibilities
•  Own and manage all internal and third-party Cyber Risk Assessments and Risk Assessment tools.
•  Plan and develop Enterprise Security Awareness Training campaigns.
•  Manage the development and maintenance of the IT Disaster Recovery Plan
•  Provide reporting of security controls and access for audits and assessments as needed.
•  Coordinate with IT and Internal Audit teams to oversee and administer IT audit finding and issue remediation activities.

Required Qualifications

•  preferably in computer engineering or a related field
•  MBA/MSc. Preferred
•  3+ years of relevant experience
•  Authorization to work in the U.S.

Required Skills

•  Third-party risk management
•  Writing policies, procedures, and playbooks
•  Security awareness training program
•  Asset management
•  Data classification
•  Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST and ISO
•  Practical understanding of application protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, DHCP, etc.)
•  Basic understanding of networking principles (TCP/UDP, ICMP, etc.)

Nice to Haves

•  Experience working with MSP’s and their tools, such as ConnectWise, IT Boost, Kaseya Products, SIEM products, etc.
•  Hold Security+, CISA, CISM, or CISSP certificates.
•  Project Management experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Certification and training reimbursement.
• 17 Days PTO per year (in addition to training allowance).

Salary

• $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 Per Year

GuardNet is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.