Associate IT Cybersecurity Analyst
About The Position
The Associate IT Cybersecurity Analyst is an entry- to mid-level position focused on applying professional concepts to day-to-day technical cybersecurity work. The role handles issues of limited scope, follows company policies and practices, typically receives detailed instructions, and works under direct supervision while building internal relationships. It is part of a job family that also includes IT Cybersecurity Analyst; experience determines placement within the family. As a member of a team, the analyst supports the company’s cybersecurity infrastructure and operational effectiveness through preparedness, threat prediction and detection, incident response, and recovery. Work may involve design and engineering as well as operations across areas such as identity and access management, cybersecurity engineering and operations, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, situational awareness, cybersecurity analytics, incident management, and active defense. Operational duties include first-level response, implementation, configuration, testing, debugging, maintenance, consulting, problem resolution, performance tuning, and monitoring. The position is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Work assignments may include 24x7 coverage and may require travel to other locations.
Requirements
- For the IT Cybersecurity Analyst level, 2 or more years of cybersecurity experience are required.
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information technology, computer information systems, MIS, or engineering is preferred.
- A combination of an associate degree, military or professional cybersecurity experience, and a cybersecurity certification may be considered.
- Works under the direction of a supervisor or senior IT Cybersecurity Analyst, with close supervision on new aspects of assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Directory Services experience.
- Identity and Access Management experience, including cloud-based services.
- Scripting experience with PowerShell or .NET (VB or C#).
- Data security experience.
- Application security experience.
- Network security experience.
- Experience with endpoint protection technology, including encryption.
- Vulnerability Management experience.
- Network Access Management experience.
- Operating System Administration experience.
- Firewall technology experience.
- Secure web gateway technology experience.
- Mobility security experience.
- Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, GAIC, MCSE, CEH, GICSP, CSSA, or CISM.
Responsibilities
- Protect enterprise information, intellectual assets, and business operations from accidental or intentional disruption, disclosure, or destruction.
- Provide support, administration, and maintenance to ensure effective and efficient IT system performance and security.
- Perform specific and limited portions of broader assignments under the guidance of experienced cybersecurity staff.
- Implement device and system configurations using prescribed methods.
- Perform routine systems work on computer network defense infrastructure hardware and software using standard techniques and procedures.
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity systems and tools to support continuous operations.
- Follow policies and procedures that support compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
- Monitor and report cybersecurity events.
- Implement relevant security incident alerts and alarms under the direction of senior staff.
- Perform periodic vulnerability scans of server, network device, and application targets, including enterprise and Operational Technology hosts, and provide scan and reporting data to senior staff.
- Develop knowledge of systems, equipment, supporting applications, and how they support the business.
- Maintain performance and process metrics to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of processes, procedures, and systems, generally under senior staff direction.
- Use various forms of communication effectively to perform duties and build internal relationships.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
