Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

Overview

On Site
$30 - $32 hr
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Recruiting
Payroll
Cyber Security
Threat Analysis
Vulnerability Management
Management Reporting
Scheduling
Incident Management
Network
Documentation
Policies and Procedures
Security Analysis
Security Operations
Editing
Computer Science
IT Security
Intrusion Detection
Content Development
Network Security
NetFlow
Computer Networking
IDS
SEIM
Log Analysis
Scripting
Presentations
Performance Management
Preventive Maintenance
Project Management
Military
Health Insurance
Law

Job Details

We are currently hiring for a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst position with a leading organization. This is an On-site position located in Greensboro, NC - Onsite . I'd like to go through the job description for your reference. If you are interested, please apply here.

Job Title: Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

Location: Greensboro, NC - Onsite
Duration: 6+ Months Contract (with potential for extension)
Rate: $30/hr $32/hr (W2 Danta Payroll) OR $40/hr - $43/hr (C2C)
Client: Tech Industry
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM 10:00 PM Eastern Time

Job Description:

We are actively seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst to join our Cybersecurity Operations Center in Greensboro, NC. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing data, developing incident response processes, conducting in-depth analysis of network and endpoint data, and incorporating threat intelligence to enhance detection and mitigation strategies.

What will you do

  • Complete Cyber Monitoring and Incident Response Operations Playbook/Checklist activities including, but not limited to: log review, vulnerability management activities, management report scheduling and running, alert analysis, filter modifications and escalation follow up activity status

  • Guide and coordinate internal and third-party incident response

  • Develop, tune and maintain tools to automate analysis capabilities for network-based, host-based and log-based security event analysis. Create signatures, rulesets, and content analysis definitions from various intelligence sources for a variety of detection capabilities

  • Organize and maintain documentation of detection capabilities, alert definition, policy configurations, and tool rulesets

  • Maintain adherence to Corporate Security Operations Center standards, policies and procedures

  • Remain up-to-date on the latest security information in order to validate the security analysis and identification capabilities of the security operations technologies

  • Participate in efforts to analyze and define security filters and rules for a variety of security parameters

What you bring

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related 4-year technical degree, or 3-6 years of relevant IT experience

  • 2-4 years of IT Security experience

  • Core Technical: Intrusion Detection, NetFlow Analysis, Log Analysis, Rule/Signature/Content Development, programming or scripting required.

  • Exhibits understanding and application of the principles of Network Security Monitoring (NSM). Ability to :

  • Analyze log data, NetFlow data, alert data, network traffic and other data sources to validate security events.

  • Create signatures and detection content in IDS, SEIM and Log analysis platforms.

  • Consume, comprehend and utilize and create indicators of compromise.

  • Tune detection tools for accuracy.

  • Execute on intelligence-driven detection capabilities.

  • Perform daily analysis of detection reports and alerts.

  • Maintain tools, scripts and applications for detection and automation capabilities.

  • Days are M-F 2pm to 10pm Eastern time Must be onsite Greensboro


Notes:- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits: Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.

The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.

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