IT Security Analyst

TransPerfect•Corvallis, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The IT Security Analyst helps provide assurance for TransPerfect’s critical assets and securely enables business functions while maintaining a positive, customer-centric attitude. The role supports the company’s cybersecurity posture across firewalls, web and email gateways, endpoint security, and cloud security tools, and supports business needs related to cybersecurity. The analyst facilitates and tracks security work from assignment through completion, supports security administration and reporting, coordinates with internal subject matter experts and departments, and participates in cybersecurity initiatives and incident response. The position also performs and reviews technical risk assessments of applications, systems, and data-center physical security and environment, and researches and recommends systems and procedures to prevent, detect, contain, and correct data security breaches.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or related IT security operations.
Experience with network and endpoint security solutions.
Experience with vulnerability assessment and network security tools such as Tenable Nessus and Nmap.
Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, including security configuration, administration, troubleshooting, system logs, and command-line tools.
Knowledge of network security concepts, TCP/IP, common network protocols, and the OSI model.
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and practices, including NIST CSF and NIST RMF.
Experience with security assessments, vulnerability management, risk identification, remediation, and incident response.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate security events and determine appropriate responses or remediation.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and cybersecurity tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong customer service and collaboration skills, including the ability to work across cybersecurity, IT, and business teams.
Self-starter who can prioritize multiple assignments and work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on CrowdStrike Falcon experience, including endpoint detections, investigation, Identity Protection, and administration.
Industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GIAC (GSEC), or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and prioritize assigned work, including validating scan findings against standards and operational procedures; facilitating changes to security appliances and solutions; supporting risk assessments and waivers; and coordinating required changes with responsible subject matter experts.
Track assigned activities from reception through completion.
Track and report security administration metrics to management.
Act as a liaison between cybersecurity and other internal departments.
Participate in cybersecurity initiatives and incident response activities as needed.
Perform and review technical risk assessments and reviews of new and existing applications and systems, including data-center physical security and environment.
Research, evaluate, and recommend systems and procedures for preventing, detecting, containing, and correcting data security breaches.