Security Analyst

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Kansas City, MO

10d

About The Position

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.Role SummaryThe Security Analyst will monitor and maintain various security systems as part of a growing Information Security team. This role will also support remediation activities for security incident collaborating cross-functionally with other functions in information technology. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn. Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor. Career Path: Senior Security Analyst

Requirements

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate
Strong self-motivation; willing to learn and research skill set in line with business objectives
Ability to utilize internet resources for research and problem solving
Maintains technical writing and documentation discipline
Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
Ability to solve technical issues - Intermediate
Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure and adjusts plans to meet changing needs
Manages difficult or emotional customer situations promptly and efficiently
Listening skills
Organizational skills
Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems
Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
Ability to work in team and independently
Ability to work a flexible schedule – might be on call in the evenings and weekends
Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
Bachelor’s degree in information security or related field
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

2+ years’ experience in information security or information technology operations (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Analyzes security logs to identify threat events; triage and respond accordingly to security incidents following internal security protocols
Continuously review alerts from SIEM, endpoint detection, firewalls, and other security tools to identify potential security incidents
Observe telemetry from security systems and proactively research potential threats and risks
Acts as first line of support for triage and remediation of support tickets related to security and tracks ongoing support issues
Escalate confirmed or complex security incidents to Tier 2 or higher-level analysts with comprehensive documentation and context
Maintains confidentiality and integrity in dealing with sensitive information systems and processes
Responsible for asset management of enterprise security inventory, excluding end user devices
Tests network security controls; coordinating remediation efforts and closure of any identified issues
Configures security controls in multiple protection systems and IT infrastructure in accordance with policy, standards, and procedures
Assist in configuring and fine-tuning security monitoring systems to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy
Help identify and report vulnerabilities by reviewing scan results and assisting with remediation tracking
Works with various internal teams to test, discover and resolve vulnerabilities
Maintain third-party risk management questionnaires, standards, processes, and documentation; in alignment with client, regulatory, and enterprise obligations
Stays current with IT security trends and standards through local special interest group involvement and monitoring online information sources
Stays current with released security features of internal IT systems and software
Continuously update knowledge on the latest cyber threats, attack methods, and security technologies, including advancements in AI
Utilize authorized AI-driven platforms and automation to enhance alert triage, enrich incident data, and prioritize threats effectively
Work closely with other cybersecurity team members, IT staff, and stakeholders to coordinate incident response and share threat intelligence
Offer insights and feedback on the performance of security technologies, including AI solutions, to help improve detection and response capabilities
Maintain availability and actively respond to alerts, events, and requests 24x7