Cyber Security Analyst (Remote)

This position is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst that is able to work remote. This position is a 6-month contract to hire full-time. This position requires someone that is a US citizen and able to get an active clearance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor organization’s systems for security breaches and conduct appropriate investigations
• Check for vulnerabilities in CorVel systems
• Research the latest information technology (IT) security trends
• Prepare reports that document general metrics, attempted attacks, and security breaches
• Create, review, and maintain security incident response plan and playbook documentations
• Recommend security enhancements to management and senior IT staff
• Conduct security assessments through vulnerability testing and risk analysis
• Support the development of company-wide best practice for security
• Participate in Security Audits
• Maintain relationship with 3rd party security organizations
• Other Duties as assigned

REQUIRED:

• 5+ years of experience as a security professional and developing security policies
• 5+ years of experience working in a Microsoft environment
• Strong understanding of policy, compliance, and best practice security principles
• Previous experience with vulnerability assessments and testing
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Strong work ethic, demonstrated self-starter, ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Splunk and PowerBI experience
• Experience in communicating, planning, and implementing Security recommendations

PREFERRED:

• Azure Sentinel or similar SIEM Product
• Advanced Scripting in SQL, PowerShell
• Ran or managed network penetration testing
• Experiences in a security analyst role
• Experience working in a SOC organization, ideally with a team of 5 more people
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)