Security Analyst

Nexstar Media Group • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Security Analyst is responsible for the monitoring, investigation, and analysis of security issues across several tool sets and disciplines. The ideal candidate will have a general IT background including experience in a service desk, systems administrator, network administrator, or equivalent role as well as a solid understanding of Information Security concepts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 3 years IT experience in a support, administration, or engineering role
• General knowledge of Information Security best practices in an enterprise environment
• Knowledge of or experience in two or more of the following IT domains: General operating system management and security, Firewalls and general networking concepts, Patch management and/or vulnerability remediation, Phishing campaigns and end user security training, Penetration testing, incident response, computer forensics, Scripting, development, and/or automation

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365/Azure security portals
• Experience with Microsoft Defender ATP
• Experience with Rapid7 InsightIDR/VM and/or Nexpose
• Experience with Fortinet or Juniper firewalls
• Experience with PowerShell, Bash, or Python

Responsibilities

• Monitor for and respond to security issues and threats
• Investigate alerts and incidents, leveraging various information security tools
• Assist in coordinating vulnerability remediation projects with local site personnel
• Act as the front-line liaison between the security team and the rest of the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees