Cybersecurity Analyst - Onsite

Lake Forest, IL, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
Contract W2
5 Months
No Travel Required
On-site
$45 - $50/hr
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Skills

  • Cybersecurity Framework
  • cybersecurity risk assessments
  • vulnerability management
  • NIST Framework
  • cybersecurity Threat identification
  • information security processes
  • risk assessments
  • threat modeling
  • risk analysis
  • Microsoft Office 365 tools
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Word
  • Power BI
  • vulnerability risk registers
  • risk treatment documentation
  • security controlS
  • access controls
  • encryption
  • logging

Summary

Title:         Cybersecurity Analyst - Onsite

 

 

 

 

 

Mandatory skills:

 

 

Cybersecurity Framework,
cybersecurity risk assessments, vulnerability management,
NIST Framework, cybersecurity Threat identification,
information security processes, risk assessments, threat modeling, risk analysis,
Microsoft Office 365 tools, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI,
vulnerability risk registers, risk treatment documentation, security controlS, access controls, encryption, logging

 

 

Description:

 


Looking for a candidate with a strong cybersecurity background and a solid understanding of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. The individual should also have hands-on experience in cybersecurity risk assessments and vulnerability management.

Core Responsibilities:
Perform risk-based cybersecurity assessments using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Conduct Threat Modeling to identify and evaluate cybersecurity risks
Review vulnerability information and assess risk impact, exploitability, and residual risk
Maintain and update vulnerability risk registers and risk treatment documentation
Evaluate the adequacy of existing security controls (e.g., access controls, encryption, vulnerability management, logging) as a part of assessments
Document assessment results clearly and support risk-based decision making
Collaborate with system owners and stakeholders to gather evidence and clarify system context
Support management in the continuous improvement of cybersecurity strategies, policies, and standards to safeguard company information, systems, and technology assets.

Skills & Requirements:
Proven experience with a wide range of information security processes and principles, including but not limited to risk assessments, threat modeling, risk analysis, and defense in depth.
Practical understanding of NIST CSF, NIS2 EU Directive and risk-based security principles
Strong capability in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cybersecurity threats using a risk driven approach
Solid and broad cybersecurity background, including strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices
Strong analytical, communication and documentation skills, with ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
Self-driven and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently
Experience using Microsoft Office 365 tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI

Education/ Certifications:
Master’s degree in Cybersecurity (preferred) / Master’s degree in computer science or related technical discipline (second preference) Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or related field (third preference)
CompTIA Security+ (preferred / nice to have)
Other relevant cybersecurity certifications related to risk management or frameworks (optional)

Top 5 skills/requirements
Performing cybersecurity risk-based assessments.
Hands-on past work experience on NIST Framework.
Risk based cybersecurity Threat identification and mitigation activities.
Strong Cybersecurity background

Notes:
Onsite
8:00am - 4:30pm

 

 

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.


Contact Details :

Account co-ordinator: Nivas Palanisamy


VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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Company Info

About VIVA USA INC

VIVA is an Information Technology Management and Consulting services company with offices in the US and India.

Formed by some of the industry's most experienced and knowledgeable people, VIVA is growing to be one of the best-managed consulting companies in the world. VIVA has established itself as a reliable supplier of IT services. We specialize in IT staff augmentation, On-site and Off-site IT consulting, Turnkey Project Outsourcing, and eBusiness Solutions. Our software professionals have successfully worked on many on-site and off-site IT consulting engagements across the US.

Our business focus includes areas of on-site, off-site and offshore information technology consulting services and software development.

The software development centers in our corporate office at Rolling Meadows, IL and at Chennai, India are well equipped to undertake software development, maintenance and conversion activities.

VIVA has associated itself with leading software vendors such as Microsoft, Rational and COGNOS. VIVA is a Rational Unified Partner, a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider and a COGNOS premier partner.

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