INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST

The GEO Group • Boca Raton, FL

82d

About The Position

The Information Security Analyst provides plans and carries out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. This role involves planning, implementing, and upgrading security measures and controls, establishing protocols to protect digital files and information systems against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction. The analyst maintains data, monitors security access and logs, performs vulnerability testing, risk analyses, and security assessments, and conducts internal and external security audits. Additionally, the analyst anticipates security alerts, incidents, and disasters, and reduces their likelihood. They monitor network intrusion detection and prevention systems, respond to security alerts, analyze security breaches to determine their root causes, recommend and install appropriate tools and countermeasures, define and maintain corporate security policies, train employees in security awareness and procedures, and coordinate security plans with outside vendors.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field OR a combination of education and work experience years' relevant experience.
• At least 2 years' experience working in a technical role such as Security Analyst, Helpdesk, or IT Specialist.
• Strong functional knowledge of assigned application technology, architecture, and technical infrastructure of information systems.
• Strong knowledge of firewall management and cybersecurity tools.
• Able to provide expert guidance and directions for continuous improvement, performance, and value for the SIEM/SOC platform for Information Security.
• Strong project management skills and execution of multiple development projects.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Possess any of the following certifications desired: CISSP, CISM, Security+, CSA+, GSEC, GCIH, GCIA.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and upgrade security measures and controls.
• Establish plans and protocols to protect digital files and information systems against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction.
• Maintain data and monitor security access and logs.
• Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses, and security assessments.
• Conduct internal and external security audits.
• Anticipate security alerts, incidents, and disasters and reduce their likelihood.
• Monitor network intrusion detection and prevention systems.
• Respond to security alerts and issues of possible compromise.
• Analyze security breaches to determine their root causes.
• Recommend and install appropriate tools and countermeasures.
• Define, implement, and maintain corporate security policies on security measures.
• Train employees in security awareness and procedures.
• Coordinate security plans with outside vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees