Security Analyst

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)