Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst
Location: Ewing, NJ
Duration: 6+ Months Contract
Short Description:
Security analyst to work on security initiatives defined by the Information Security Unit.
Complete Description:
Experience in the field of Information Systems Security required. CISSP, CISM, CISA, or System Administration, Networking, and Security Institute ( SANS )/Global Information Assurance Certification ( GIAC ) certifications preferred. Cisco or Microsoft certifications preferred, with extra preference given to advanced Cisco or Microsoft certifications such as Cisco Certified Security Professional ( CCSP ), Cisco Certified Network Professional ( CCNP ), Cisco Certified Design Professional ( CCDP ), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert ( CCIE ), or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer ( MSCE ). Analyst must have a working knowledge of relevant NIST and/or CIS information security regulations and guidelines. Working knowledge of IT Security Best Practices regarding (a) networks and networking including protocol analysis, anomaly detection, and troubleshooting, and/or (b) working knowledge of IT Security Best Practices regarding Windows and *nix Servers and workstations required. Significant working experience with vulnerability assessment tools including but not limited to the following technologies: databases, web-based applications, Windows and *nix file servers and data networks.
Skill | Required / Desired | Amount | of Experience |
Knowledge of networking protocols and systems architecture | Required | 7 | Years |
Knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, Unix) | Required | 7 | Years |
Understanding of web applications, databases, and cloud technologies | Required | 7 | Years |
Knowledge of firewalls, antivirus software, and endpoint protection solutions | Required | 7 | Years |
Ability to identify security vulnerabilities and recommend remediation actions | Required | 5 | Years |
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) | Required | 5 | Years |
Incident Response | Required | 5 | Years |
Critical thinking and analytical skills to assess and respond to security incidents | Required | 5 | Years |
Security information and event management (SIEM) | Required | 5 | Years |
Data loss prevention | Required | 3 | Years |
Threat & vulnerability management | Required | 3 | Years |
Security Awareness & Training | Required | 3 | Years |
Cybersecurity Digital Forensics | Desired | 5 | Years |
Certificate Management | Desired | 3 | Years |
Security Certification (CEH, CISSP, GIAC, CRISC, CCNP/CCNA, Comp TIA Security certification(s), et al | Desired | 3 | Years |
Network Detection and Response (NDR) | Desired | 3 | Years |
Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF, HIPAA, PCI DSS, CIS, et al) | Desired | 3 | Years |
Cloud security posture management (CSPM) | Desired | 3 | Years |
Network access control | Desired | 3 | Years |
Security Operations Center (SOC) | Desired | 3 | Years |
Penetration Testing | Desired | 3 | Years |
Static Application Security Testing | Desired | 3 | Years |
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) | Desired | 3 | Years |
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