Information Security Analyst II

Community Choice Financial Family of Brands•Carrollton, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Security Analyst II is responsible for safeguarding the company against intrusions, malware, threat actors, and assorted cyber threats. The role will be responsible for conducting investigations and analysis in support of cyber incidents reported from our Level 1 teams. In addition, this role requires the ability to determine containment and/or remediation activities that may be required and ensuring those activities are conducted in a timely manner.

Requirements

2 – 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and work experience: undergraduate degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience.
2 – 3 years of Information Technology experience with network technologies, specifically TCP/IP, and related network tools.
Experience assisting the development and maintenance of tools, procedures, and documentation.
Strong deductive reasoning, critical thinking, problem solving, and prioritization skills.
Experience with reviewing raw log files, data correlation, and analysis (i.e. firewall, network flow, IDS, system logs).
Experience using SIEM tools, ticketing systems, and performing cyber threat analysis.
Experience with Microsoft security tools.
Ability to work in a dynamic, demanding, and challenging business environment.

Responsibilities

Assist the Information Security Team providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 support.
Actively monitor and investigate security alerts to detect malicious activities
Performs threat hunting and continuous monitoring activities to identify potential security risks.
Correlates activity across assets and environments to detect patterns of anomalous behavior.
Actively participates in incident response, providing expertise in containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
Prepare briefings and reports of analysis methodology and results.
Conducts ongoing research into emerging threats and vulnerabilities to enhance incident identification capabilities.
Conducts research and evaluates intelligence data, with specific emphasis on tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Collaborate with the security operations team to improve incident detection and response capabilities.
Stay up to date on the latest vulnerabilities, threats, and attacks; research and recommend new security solutions.

Benefits

Uncapped Flexible Paid Time Off.
Paid on-the-job training and a comprehensive new hire program.
Access to a robust learning management system, full of e-learning modules to help boost your professional and personal development.
Performance-based career advancement.
Educational Reimbursement Program.
Multiple coverage choices for medical insurance, all include telemedicine and medical spending account options (HSA/FSA).
Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Retirement plan with a generous Company match program.
Company-Sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance.
Basic and Enhanced Voluntary benefits so you may choose the right coverage at the right price for you and your family. Plans include dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability plans, supplemental life and AD&D insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, ID theft protection, legal services program, and pet insurance.
Free access to mental health resources, life coaching, and more for you and your family members through our Employee Assistance Program.
Free access to exclusive discounts from nationwide and local retailers through our Discount Marketplace.
A relaxed, business casual dress code that includes jeans and sneakers!