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Information Security Analyst

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Overview:

The security analyst plays a vital role in keeping an organization's proprietary and sensitive information secure. He/she works inter-departmentally to identify and correct flaws in the company's security systems, solutions, and programs while recommending specific measures that can improve the company's overall security posture.

The Role:

  • Governance of IT security controls within ICON and responsible for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual tasks outlined in the security Operations Runbook as required.
  • Investigate cybersecurity incidents, perform technical analysis and RCA (root cause analysis).
  • Perform forensics on an as needed basis.
  • Respond and resolve cybersecurity incidents.
  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Active participation within the ICON Change Control process may be required periodically
  • Respond and track security incidents within ticketing systems.
  • Provide input into the patch management processes.
  • Monitor security tools for security threats.
  • Ensure critical assets are on boarded into security monitoring.
  • Approve/Reject security requests within ticketing system based on risk assessment and Information security policy alignment.
  • When required work to resolve vulnerabilities that are identified from vulnerability scans, penetration tests and other security assessments on ICON infrastructure.
  • Ensure compliance with ICON Information Security policies and hardening standards.
  • Ensure that defined security models are adhered to on an on-going basis.
  • Be an escalation point for security incidents.
  • Ability to leverage technical skills to correlate data to streamline analysis process
  • Ability to relate technical issues to non-technical associates / business owners
  • Participate in an on call roster
  • Maintain a strong awareness of the current threat landscape.
  • Create reports and visualizations of security attacks.
  • Tracks trends for metrics and reporting.
  • Other functions as assigned by ICON Cybersecurity Operations Manager.

What you need:

The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for Information Security and the ability to maintain composure under pressure and work calmly during an emergency. They should also have a solid understanding in the following areas:

  • SIEM and incident monitoring tools
  • MITRE ATT&CK Framework
  • SOAR (Security Orchestration Automation & Response)
  • NIST cybersecurity framework
  • Vulnerability Analysis
  • Incident Response
  • Information Security Standards
  • EDR Solutions
  • Anti-Virus & Anti Malware
  • System Administration
  • Application layer vulnerabilities
  • Network Protocols
  • Network Security
  • Strong knowledge of Mobile Security (EMM, MAM)
  • Firewall Administration
  • Routers/Switches
  • IDPS
  • Web and Email Security
  • Web Application Firewalls
  • Load Balancing
  • Strong Knowledge of Cloud Architecture
  • Problem Solving & the ability to think on your feet under pressure
  • Process Improvement

Qualifications & Experience:

  • At least 5-7 years in a security analyst related role
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, programming, or other related program
  • Certifications: GCIH, GCFA, GCIA

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