Overview
On Site
$100 - $121 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp
Skills
Research
Vulnerability Management
Information Security
Statistics
Risk Assessment
Firewall Administration
Security Operations
System On A Chip
Threat Analysis
Cyber Security
Malware Analysis
Incident Management
Collaboration
Teamwork
IT Security
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an IT - Cyber Security Threat Analyst in Concord, CA.
Department Overview:
* Responsible for the delivery of information security services including intelligence research, threat assessment, security event monitoring/analysis, vulnerability management and security tool administration in support of enterprise security goals and objectives
* Cyber Threat Specialists use a variety of commercial and custom tools and processes to provide the information security services mentioned above
* Cyber Threat Specialists are experts in the operation of these tools and have the ability to design improvised solutions on the fly when dealing with active threats
* Cyber Threat Specialists produce metrics and statistics that feed complimentary processes in the company such as risk assessment, patching, anti-virus, firewall management, etc.
* Cyber Threat Specialists are very technically skilled and have the ability to work successfully with other technical teams within IT department and beyond
Summary:
You will be on the 24x7 security operations team that is the first line of defense that is continuously preventing, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity events to improve the organization's security posture. The Monitoring & Response Team is built with the foundation of a standard SOC but operates differently by utilizing Threat Intelligence in our daily investigations of security events. The Monitoring & Response Team also operates in a proactive/reactive manner to maintain the highest level of efficacy in their tasks.
Duties:
* Monitors daily cybersecurity activity in shifts through looking at tools to determine if activity is malignant or benign and then engage others as required
* Provides analysis on malware and escalates as appropriate to incident response Teams
* Does baseline threat hunting based on intelligence for utility peers and other intelligence sources
REQUIREMENTS:
* High School diploma or GED
* Teamwork, curiosity, and tenacity
Nice to Haves:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
* IT-Information Technology Security certification
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client that is seeking an IT - Cyber Security Threat Analyst in Concord, CA.
Department Overview:
* Responsible for the delivery of information security services including intelligence research, threat assessment, security event monitoring/analysis, vulnerability management and security tool administration in support of enterprise security goals and objectives
* Cyber Threat Specialists use a variety of commercial and custom tools and processes to provide the information security services mentioned above
* Cyber Threat Specialists are experts in the operation of these tools and have the ability to design improvised solutions on the fly when dealing with active threats
* Cyber Threat Specialists produce metrics and statistics that feed complimentary processes in the company such as risk assessment, patching, anti-virus, firewall management, etc.
* Cyber Threat Specialists are very technically skilled and have the ability to work successfully with other technical teams within IT department and beyond
Summary:
You will be on the 24x7 security operations team that is the first line of defense that is continuously preventing, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity events to improve the organization's security posture. The Monitoring & Response Team is built with the foundation of a standard SOC but operates differently by utilizing Threat Intelligence in our daily investigations of security events. The Monitoring & Response Team also operates in a proactive/reactive manner to maintain the highest level of efficacy in their tasks.
Duties:
* Monitors daily cybersecurity activity in shifts through looking at tools to determine if activity is malignant or benign and then engage others as required
* Provides analysis on malware and escalates as appropriate to incident response Teams
* Does baseline threat hunting based on intelligence for utility peers and other intelligence sources
REQUIREMENTS:
* High School diploma or GED
* Teamwork, curiosity, and tenacity
Nice to Haves:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
* IT-Information Technology Security certification
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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