Cyber Security Analyst

About the position

Double Good’s mission is to create joy. We create joy with our delectable and award-winning popcorn. We create joy with our easy-to-use fundraising platform that raises a meaningful amount of money for youth sports and activities, empowering kids to pursue their dreams. We create joy through our Kids Foundation which hosts Double Good Days events across the country to bring all-ability fun to children with special needs and their families. As featured on the Today Show, Double Good is not just about the product; we have a strong social mission. In recent years, Double Good has seen 40% year over year growth, and we’re excited about our future! We’re excited about the possibility of you joining our mission. We are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our growing IT team. Location - onsite at our Elmhurst facility.

Responsibilities

• Guard all company data, particularly sensitive information, from both internal and external threats by designing broad defenses against would-be intruders.
• Take the lead in day-to-day monitoring for unusual activities, implement defensive protocols, and report incidents.
• Collaborate with other members of the cross-functional steering committee to develop new protocols, layers of protection, and other proactive and defensive systems for remaining ahead of cyber criminals.
• Maintain documentation of security guidelines, procedures, standards, and controls.
• Maintain knowledge of current cybercrime tactics.
• Collect data on current security measures for risk analysis, and write systems status reports regularly.
• Monitor constantly for attacks and run appropriate defensive protocols if a breach occurs.
• Conduct testing to identify vulnerabilities, and collaborate with the cybersecurity team to update defensive protocols when necessary.
• Help lead security awareness employee training to prevent phishing and other forms of cyberattack.
• Configure antivirus systems, firewalls, data centers, and software updates with a security-first mindset.
• Grant credentials to authorized users, monitor access-related activities and check for unregistered information changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Cyber Security Engineering or related field.
• Three to five years of experience in cybersecurity at a midsize or large company.
• Deep knowledge of IT, including hardware, software, and network security.
• A meticulous eye for detail and an ability to perform in a fast-paced growing environment.
• Strong abilities in critical thinking, problem-solving, logic, and forensics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work successfully in both individual and team settings.
• Experience in writing security policies and procedures for the company and publishing and helping with adoption.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to think like a hacker in order to stay ahead of threats.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each teammate’s needs.
• Immediate vesting in our 401k plan.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid leaves.
• Popcorn Allowance (yup, free popcorn!).