IT SECURITY ANALYST

Cacique Foods • Irving, TX

169d

About The Position

Under the direction of the VP, IT, the IT Security Analyst protects the organization's technology infrastructure, computer systems, networks, and data from security breaches and cyber threats, unauthorized access, and other security breaches. The Security Analyst will monitor networks for potential vulnerabilities, investigate security incidents, and implement security measures such as security policies, firewalls and encryption to protect sensitive information.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a similar discipline.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Three plus years of experience in Security Roles, Cybersecurity / IT Security Analyst roles focused on critical infrastructure for IT/OT environments.
• Experience with EDR/XDR tools (Sentinel One and Darktrace preferred).
• Experience with Vulnerability Scanning tools and process.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Security admin center, Identity admin center, Purview admin center.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure User and Azure Group administration.
• Advance understanding of security principles, standards and process, including authentication and access control, secure configurations, network traffic analysis, endpoint security, application security, encryptions and key management, and cloud security.

Nice To Haves

• Advance security certification (preferred), such as CISSP, CISM, CRIC, CISA, CGEIT.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities within the organization's systems.
• Support and manage the Security Management Incident Response Policy to address security breaches and incidents.
• Implement processes to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Provide leadership and oversight for security risk assessment projects, ensuring they implement industry best practices and follow company policies.
• Identify compliance deficiencies, document findings, and monitor remediation efforts.
• Develop, implement, and maintain corporate-wide Information Security Policies, Programs, and Standards.
• Provide technical expertise in developing and deploying security components.
• Conduct research on security products and trends to improve the organization's security posture.
• Prepare reports on security breaches and the extent of damage caused.
• Install protective software such as firewalls and data encryption programs.
• Monitor on-premises networks and cloud environment for security breaches and investigate any incidents.
• Develop security plans and conduct testing of simulated cyber-attacks to identify vulnerabilities.
• Assist users with securing access to company data.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree