Cyber Analyst

Job Title: Cyber Analyst (Contract) - Job#4505

Location: Remote, but final interview is on-site in Harrisburg, PA

Job Responsibilities
Demonstrates good judgement and problem-solving skills. Reacts and adapts to changing circumstances rapidly. Technically proficient and experienced with Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems, enterprise class firewalls, network security, network traffic analysis, incident response, vulnerability analysis, packet analysis, and systems hardening. Possesses proficient knowledge of layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing protocols, encryption protocols, communication protocols. Examples include but not limited to: TLS/SSL, IPsec, SSH, PGP, VLAN, LLDP, LACP, ARP, 802.1x, DNS, AES, etc.

• Assists in deterring, identifying, monitoring, investigating and analyzing network intrusions. Collects intrusion artifacts, indicators of compromise, correlates artifacts across systems, and gathers other relevant facts to enable mitigation of potential incidents within the enterprise.
• Receives and analyzes network alerts from various sources within the enterprise. Determines the alert trigger, the severity of the alert, and prioritizes response accordingly. Track and document incidents from initial detection to final resolution.
• Participates in the containment and neutralization of cyber threats based on the intelligence and indicators of compromise gathered. Assesses damage to services, systems, networks, data and other relevant assets. Participates in the restoration and reconstitution of systems and services. Makes recommendations to prevent the recurrence of cyber incidents and verifies that normal operations have resumed.
• Manages, monitors, and analyzes several security technologies to include defensive and offensive security solutions on the perimeter and internal networks such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), data loss prevention, etc.
• Uses data from Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and other logging solutions to conduct analysis, identify cyber trends, disseminate relevant findings, and recommend suitable security and/or compensating controls.
• Participates in the design and implementation of security controls. Grants and revokes access to restricted resources, ensures that end-users are authorized to access requested resources, and participates in periodic system audits/cleanup initiatives.
• Assists leadership in planning and implementing cybersecurity infrastructure or technology related projects, participates in the installation of equipment, related cabling, and conducts ongoing maintenance/repair of security infrastructure assets as needed.
• Performs research, evaluates security technologies/services, to drive process improvements, integrate automation, increase efficiency, strengthen service delivery, and improve security posture.
• Assists in maintaining an accurate and thorough knowledgebase. Creates and revises documentation, procedures, flowcharts, diagrams, etc.
• Leverages incident tracking and ticketing systems to receive tasks from other units, delegate tasks to other units, prioritize daily tasks, document actions taken, and the final resolution for tasks completed.
• Provides on-call and/or emergency support, including after-hours as needed.
• Adheres to established service management processes and procedures.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Professional cyber-security experience in large-scale Windows environments - 5 years minimum.
• Understanding of current threats and trends in information security.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent soft skills such as listening, presenting, and negotiating.
• Must pass required Pennsylvania State Police background check.
• Cannot have any felony offenses.
• Ability to work remotely.

Desired

• Active cyber-security certification from an accredited organization such as ISC2, CISA, compTIA, EC-Council, ISACA, GSEC, etc.

About Delphi-US
Delphi-US is a national recruiting firm based in Newport, Rhode Island. We specialize in IT, Engineering and Professional Staffing services for premier corporations and a multitude of industries across the United States. We are the Peacemakers In The Talent War - bringing the best and brightest talent to Employers of Choice, enabling critical project success, fostering progressive employment relationships, and promoting competitive advantages for our Clients and the Talent Marketplace we serve. Delphi accomplishes this with a proprietary skill-based and cultural matching process that results in higher qualified submissions along with increased interviews and offer rates. You'll find our team is highly experienced, friendly, professional and ready to advocate on your behalf, armed with industry trends, and an understanding of employer expectations.

Location: West End, PA, US

Posted Date: 9/27/2024