Cyber Analyst
TeamBuilderz LLC
Permanent | Full-time
Remote
Job description
Job Summary
Join our dynamic cybersecurity team as a Cyber Analyst, where your expertise will be vital in safeguarding our IT infrastructure and data assets. In this energetic role, you will analyze security threats, monitor network activity, and implement proactive measures to defend against cyber threats. Your proactive approach and technical proficiency will help ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our information systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge security tools and collaborate across teams to strengthen our cybersecurity posture.
Duties
- Monitor and analyze network traffic using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems to detect potential security incidents.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and research to identify weaknesses within IT infrastructure, including LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), and cloud environments such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
- Implement and manage security controls based on NIST standards, ISO 27000 series, and FedRAMP guidelines to ensure compliance and best practices.
- Configure and maintain firewalls like Cisco ASA, Cisco ISE, and IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems) to protect network perimeters.
- Perform incident response activities, including threat detection & response, incident recovery, system hardening, and disaster recovery planning.
- Support network engineering tasks such as routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VPN setup, load balancing, and network installation.
- Conduct log analysis using tools like Splunk or SolarWinds to identify anomalies and support forensic investigations.
Requirements
- Proven experience with computer networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IPsec, Ethernet, VLANs, and network protocols.
- Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure components such as SAN (Storage Area Network), VMware vSphere, Linux distributions (Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian), Windows Server environments, and system administration.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks like NIST standards, ISO 27000 series, FISMA, DIACAP, RMF (Risk Management Framework), and COBIT.
- Hands-on experience with security tools including SIEM platforms (Splunk), IDS/IPS systems, firewalls (Cisco ASA), VPNs (Remote access software), and vulnerability management solutions.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation tasks; experience with DevOps tools like Ansible or Terraform is a plus.
- Knowledge of encryption technologies including PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), SSL/TLS protocols; understanding of SSO (Single Sign-On) solutions like LDAP or Active Directory.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CCNA Security are preferred but not mandatory.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude toward threat detection & response in a fast-paced environment. Join us to be at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation! Your expertise will directly impact our ability to operate securely in an increasingly digital world while advancing your career through continuous learning and collaboration across diverse teams.
Pay: $73,762.81 - $88,832.63 per year
Work Location: Remote