Associate Cybersecurity Threat Analyst
Spectraforce
Jacksonville, Florida
2 months ago
Job Description
Job Title: Associate Cybersecurity Threat Analyst
Location: Jacksonville, FL (Remote)
Duration: 6 months plus
Job Summary:
Associate Cybersecurity Threat Analysts, under supervision, develop and implement comprehensive information security monitoring and threat analysis processes and programs. The Associate Cybersecurity Threat Analyst maintains and operates information security monitoring programs by applying security policies, processes, and standards for large and complex environments. This position is for a new self-starter analyst to work in a fast-paced environment with leading-edge technologies. They will also be part of a dynamic team that works closely with service providers and with personnel from various departments including the development, IT operations/network, and privacy teams. The Associate Cybersecurity Analyst investigates, monitors, and maintains security product logging and alerts as directed. Associate Cybersecurity Analysts are responsible for participation in security monitoring, incident response events while maintaining accurate documentation; the analyst needs basic-intermediate security and network fundamentals.
This is a role on the corporate cyber incident response team.
Essential Functions:
CompTIA Security+ 180 Days
Additional Required Qualifications:
2 Year degree in related field preferred
Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking preferred
Exposure to Project Management methodologies like Waterfall, Agile, Lean or SAFe methodologies
Must:
Looking for an Assoc. level resources for alert monitoring. Someone that has experience in a SOC environment could be a fit as they would have experience monitoring various alerts and researching the potential threat and/or solution.
Needs to have a go getter mindset and willingness to learn.
Position is offered by a no fee agency.
Location : 4800 Deerwood Campus Parkway, Building 200, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32246
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $40.00/hr.
Location: Jacksonville, FL (Remote)
Duration: 6 months plus
Job Summary:
Associate Cybersecurity Threat Analysts, under supervision, develop and implement comprehensive information security monitoring and threat analysis processes and programs. The Associate Cybersecurity Threat Analyst maintains and operates information security monitoring programs by applying security policies, processes, and standards for large and complex environments. This position is for a new self-starter analyst to work in a fast-paced environment with leading-edge technologies. They will also be part of a dynamic team that works closely with service providers and with personnel from various departments including the development, IT operations/network, and privacy teams. The Associate Cybersecurity Analyst investigates, monitors, and maintains security product logging and alerts as directed. Associate Cybersecurity Analysts are responsible for participation in security monitoring, incident response events while maintaining accurate documentation; the analyst needs basic-intermediate security and network fundamentals.
This is a role on the corporate cyber incident response team.
Essential Functions:
- The essential functions listed represent the major duties of this role, additional duties may be assigned.
- Performs comprehensive threat analysis of cyber alerts and events. Applies the appropriate mitigations and remediations in response to cybersecurity events and trends.
- Respond to reports and alerts from cybersecurity detective and protective systems and tools.
- Correlate and analyze threat data from various sources to establish the identity of malicious users or actors active in the computing environment.
- Conducts industry research and technical evaluation of threat intelligence from multiple sources with specific emphasis on actor Techniques, Tactics and Procedures (TTPs)
- Participates in assessments and development of cyber threat profiles of current events based on collection, research, and analysis of open-source information
- Assist with implementation or tuning of appropriate security controls and solutions to mitigate risk and vulnerabilities, as well as safeguard our systems and data.
- Creates and coordinates completion of detailed security reports to fulfill audit, management or business owner requirements.
- Contributes to the design, configuration, documentation, and implementation of security monitoring program.
- Supports corporate initiatives to improve security monitoring and cybersecurity operational processes.
- 3+ years related work experience - Professional experience within Cybersecurity or Systems Administration
- Related Bachelor’s degree or additional related equivalent work experience - Computer Information Systems / Cybersecurity
CompTIA Security+ 180 Days
Additional Required Qualifications:
- Capacity to work independently and willingness to seek advice/assistance.
- Basic understanding of security concepts and controls for network, application, and operating systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot and investigate security related issues and having experience or knowledge with vulnerability and patch management.
- Strong technical, analytical, and administrative skills.
- Strong corporate work ethics.
- Strong Documentation and Review Skills to ensure "We say what we do and do what we say"
- Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and security tools, DevOps concepts, loud security principles, risk management, and security best practices.
- Experience or knowledge of scripting and automating information security systems preferred
- Knowledge and experience working with Linux and Windows systems preferred
- Familiarity with industry data security, privacy standards, relevant always and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to anticipate and respond to internal and external departmental needs.
- Ability to follow through and complete assigned tasks within a designated time frame.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Have the desire and ability to learn new things fast.
- Can think on their feet and maintain a positive attitude.
- Want to be part of an efficient and effective team.
- Display an ownership attitude and drive initiatives to completion.
- A team player that recognizes the bigger picture and understands the value of teamwork
2 Year degree in related field preferred
Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking preferred
Exposure to Project Management methodologies like Waterfall, Agile, Lean or SAFe methodologies
Must:
Looking for an Assoc. level resources for alert monitoring. Someone that has experience in a SOC environment could be a fit as they would have experience monitoring various alerts and researching the potential threat and/or solution.
Needs to have a go getter mindset and willingness to learn.
Position is offered by a no fee agency.
Location : 4800 Deerwood Campus Parkway, Building 200, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32246
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $40.00/hr.