CYBER SECURITY ANALYST II

VERSANT POWER•Bangor, ME

13h•$68,000 - $102,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A Cybersecurity Analyst II is responsible for protecting Versant Power's computer network and systems from cyber-attacks. This involves staying current on upcoming IT trends, creating contingency plans, examining data to identify suspicious activity and threats. Analysts are also responsible for implementing threat protection measures and security controls, reporting security breaches, educating the rest of the company on security measures, reviewing computer networks and identifying any potential vulnerabilities, installing the necessary software in order to protect it from unauthorized access, and documenting detections so that future breaches can be mitigated efficiently. In addition, this position is responsible for supporting the corporate mission of the IT department.

Requirements

Must have an Associate' degrees with a preference towards a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science
Over 2 years of experience in information security or related field
Experience with computer networks, Active Directory, Exchange, Microsoft OS, Linux and Moblie Device Management
An understanding of firewalls, proxies, VPN's, MFA, SIEM, antivirus, patching and IDPS concepts
Ability to think critically and innovatively about the security solutions that can keep data safe while still allowing a business to flourish
Must have a strong customer service ethic, and the ability to work independently or in teams, with minimal or no supervision
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
Must be willing to travel for training, offsite work, and user group participation.
Position requires identity verification and seven-year criminal background check with update at least every seven years pursuant to NERC standards

Nice To Haves

Project Management experience is helpful

Responsibilities

Monitor computer networks and systems for threats and security breaches
Examining reports, data and analytics to identify suspicious activities and threats
Reviewing and installing Operating System and thrid party software patches
Documentation of processes, procedures and indications of compromise
Ensuring that corporate data is removed from universal waste and assisting with disposal
Monitoring and completing tasks in our ticketing system
Monitoring and responding to any threats in our email system
Creating an educational program to assist the company achieve it's corporate goals
Implementing threat protection measures and security protocols
Prepare reports on Indications of Compromise and updating processes and polices to evolve with the current threat landscape
Developing and Implementing Organization-Wide Security Protocols
Identify and spotlight vulnerabilities with on-premises and remote networks, then work to remediate them
Updating and hosting a monthly education package to any departments that request additional Cyber Security training
Stay current on Information Technology (IT) security trends and news
Work with team members as needed for larger projects
Develop and mentor co-workers within Versant
Participate in meetings, presentations, and performance evaluations
Act as an IT subject matter expert on various business teams
Engage with relevant user groups
Perform other duties assigned by Cybersecurity Supervisor