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Cybersecurity Analyst

Alliance Laundry System

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Ripon, WI

Job description

Title: Cybersecurity Analyst
Location: Boise, ID/ Hybrid
Duration: 4+ Months (Extend)

Job Description:
  • Cybersecurity Risk Assessment & Remediation: Conduct thorough assessments of the organization's current security posture, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing remediation measures to mitigate risks
  • Security Architecture & Solution Design: Assist in designing and implementing security controls and systems to protect critical assets, data, and networks
  • Incident Response Support: Support incident response efforts by identifying and addressing potential security threats, conducting root cause analysis, and assisting with incident reporting and recovery efforts
  • Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain clear, detailed security documentation, including policies, procedures, and incident reports. Ensure that security measures are clearly documented for internal and external stakeholders
  • Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with IT, cybersecurity teams, and business units to ensure alignment of cybersecurity initiatives with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
  • Compliance Assurance: Ensure that cybersecurity policies and practices are aligned with applicable legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, NIST)
  • Training & Awareness: Provide support for developing training materials and conducting awareness sessions on security best practices for various stakeholders across the organization
  • Security Monitoring: Assist in configuring and monitoring security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR) to proactively detect and mitigate security threats
Required Skills:
  • Cybersecurity Expertise: A minimum of 4-6 years of hands-on experience in the field of cybersecurity, with a strong understanding of threat detection, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and incident response
  • Experience with SIEM tools, IDS/IPS systems, firewalls, endpoint protection, and network security
  • Familiarity with data encryption techniques, secure network design, and cloud security principles
  • Proven ability to create clear, concise, and detailed documentation, including incident reports, security policies, procedures, and technical designs
  • Ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in an understandable and actionable way
  • Knowledge of key cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements, such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA
  • Experience ensuring security measures meet regulatory and legal standards
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, legal, compliance, and business units)
  • Ability to work with stakeholders to understand business needs and align security initiatives accordingly
  • Experience in identifying and managing cybersecurity risks, as well as responding to and mitigating security incidents
  • Ability to support incident response and assist with post-incident analysis and reporting
  • 5 years of incident response experience
  • 3 years of Firewall, IDS/IPS experience
  • 2 years of SIEM experience
  • 2 years' experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
  • 2 years of vulnerability management experience
  • Security Awareness and Training experience
  • 3 years' experience with Compliance and assessment against security frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST CSG, CIS Top 18
  • Cloud security experience
Preferred Skills:
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), or similar
  • Experience securing cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and using cloud-native security tools
  • Project Management Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work independently or as part of a team to achieve objectives in a timely manner
Physical Demands:
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
  • Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
  • Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor.