Overview
Hybrid
$45 - $53
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Skills
SIEM
Splunk
AWS
AZURE
SECURITY
NIST
Job Details
Job Title: Technology - Security Analyst Senior
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Duration: Long term contract
Position Overview:
Experienced professional responsible for implementing, maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting enterprise-wide security systems. Supports 24/7 availability, mentors junior staff, and ensures compliance with security frameworks and policies.
Core Responsibilities:
- Implement and manage enterprise security systems, including cloud-based (AWS/Azure).
- Perform security audits, risk analysis, and vulnerability assessments.
- Conduct log analysis via SIEM tools; respond to security incidents.
- Lead incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis.
- Maintain firewalls, encryption systems, and endpoint protections.
- Develop and enforce security policies, SOPs, and compliance protocols.
- Manage user access, logical security, and secure configurations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on infrastructure and software security.
- Support regulatory compliance with standards (e.g., NIST, COBIT).
- Train and mentor team members; provide escalated issue resolution.
- Evaluate and onboard new security technologies.
Technical Skills Required:
- Operating Systems: Windows (5+ years), Linux is a plus
- Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, IAM, Security), Azure (AD, Sentinel, Security Center)
- Security Tools: SIEM (e.g., Splunk), Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Endpoint Protection
- Scripting: PowerShell, Python, VBScript, Regex
- Frameworks & Compliance: NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL
- Forensics & IR: Evidence gathering, threat profiling, penetration testing
- Documentation: RFPs, RFIs, policy writing, technical reporting
- Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, LDAP, SNMP, VPN, SSH
Soft Skills & Abilities:
- Critical thinking and creative problem-solving
- Leadership in projects and incident response
- Effective communication (written and verbal)
- Mentoring and knowledge-sharing
- Ability to prioritize and work independently under pressure
- Collaboration across departments and vendors
Educational Requirements:
- Preferred: Bachelor s degree in CS, InfoSec, or related
- Alternate: 8 years equivalent experience in system/security administration
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum: 4 years in security/system admin in enterprise IT
- Mandatory: 5 years in Windows environment
Required Certifications (any 2 or equivalent):
- Security & Compliance: GIAC GMON, GPCS, DoD 8570 certs
- Cloud & Microsoft:
- AWS: Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, Security Specialty
- Azure: Fundamentals, Security Ops/Engineer, Solutions Architect
- MCSE
- Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE)
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