Security Analyst Intermediate

Security Analyst Intermediate

Project Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for Extension)

Work Location: Remote (Some travel onsite for meetings 2 weeks per year)

Hours/Week: 37 Hours

Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Scope of the Project:

This project focuses on Medicaid Security for Payment Processing Systems. The selected resource will play a critical role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive financial and healthcare data. You will work cross-functionally with multiple teams to enhance system security and reduce risk.

Daily Duties / Responsibilities:

• Conduct vulnerability scanning and coordinate remediation efforts with the responsible teams
• Deploy, configure, and manage Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
• Review and evaluate firewall access requests
• Research and assess newly disclosed security vulnerabilities for potential impact
• Assist with incident response and forensic investigations
• Support Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) assessments
• Create and fine-tune SIEM alerts based on telemetry from various security tools

Preferred Skills (Ranked in Order of Importance):

1. Experience performing log analysis and query construction in a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system
2. Familiarity with Palo Alto Firewalls and associated management practices
3. Understanding of NIST 800-53 security control frameworks

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Certifications:

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security-related certification