Security Analyst

Target Hospitality•The Woodlands, TX

15h

About The Position

The Security Analyst is responsible for safeguarding the organization's information systems by identifying, monitoring, and responding to potential security threats. This individual will conduct security assessments and ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
Proven experience in information security or related field.
Strong knowledge of various security methodologies and processes, and technical security solutions (firewall and intrusion detection systems).
Knowledge of public key infrastructure (PKI) and cryptographic protocols (SSL/ TLS).
Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques.
Understanding firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts.
Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as Security+, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Security (CCIE Security), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor the organization's networks and systems for security breaches or intrusions.
Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities and analyze them to understand their impact.
Develop and implement protective measures to safeguard information against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction.
Install firewalls, data encryption, and other security tools.
Lead the response to security incidents, including initial assessment, triage, containment, eradication, and recovery.
Document incidents and their outcomes thoroughly.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities within the organization's infrastructure.
Recommend and implement enhancements to improve security.
Provide security awareness training to employees, educating them on the importance of security practices and how to avoid security threats.
Stay abreast of the latest information technology security trends, tools, and techniques.
Evaluate new security technologies to enhance the security posture of the organization.