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IT Security Cyber Defense Analyst Berlin, CT

Berlin, CT
2022-03-14 10:05:50
Job Type: Contract

Job highlightsQualifications

  • Must be familiar with current and proposed laws, regulations, industry standards, and ethical requirements related to information security and privacy.
  • Strong working knowledge of information systems security standards. and practices
  • Knowledge of the common attack vectors on the various OSI layers
  • Knowledge of different classes of attacks \\(e\\.g\\., passive, active, insider, close\\-in, distribution\\)\\
  • Knowledge of different operational threat environments \\(e\\.g\\., first generation \\[script kiddies\\], second generation \\[non\\- nation state sponsored\\], and third generation \\[nation state sponsored\\]\\)\\
  • Knowledge of basic system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques\\
  • Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles \\(e\\.g\\., application of defense\\-in\\-depth\\)\\.\\-\\-
  • Knowledge of network systems management principles, models, methods \\(e\\.g\\., end\\-to\\-end systems performance monitoring\\), and tools\\
  • Knowledge of Windows/Unix ports and services\\
  • Knowledge of general kill chain \\(e\\.g\\., footprinting and scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks\\)\\
  • Knowledge of systems security testing and evaluation methods\\
  • Knowledge of packet\\-level analysis using appropriate tools \\(e\\.g\\., Wireshark, tcpdump\\)\\
  • Knowledge of operating system command line/prompt\\
  • Knowledge of Intrusion Detection System \\(IDS\\)/Intrusion Prevention System \\(IPS\\) tools and applications\\
  • Bachelor\'s degree in Information Systems, related technical degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of three \\(3\\) years of experience in the field of information security
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Methodologies
  • Windows/ Linux Forensics
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  • Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required\\
  • On\\-call and need to work off hours
Responsibilities
  • This position will act as the primary lead for proper handling of Information Security incidents and provide remediation actions as required\\
  • This position also monitors and audits information systems to confirm information security policy compliance and provides management with security policy compliance assessments and system monitoring reports\\
  • To accomplish these tasks must have an extensive understanding of digital investigations, and underlying principles of networking, infrastructure and system integration\\
  • In addition, provides technical expertise to key Security tools and software\\
  • Performs Incident Response functions for the SOC team to ensure incidents are handled appropriately to minimize risk and impact to the company\\
  • Analyzes and processes case work relating to computer security vulnerabilities, phishing, malware, and forensic investigations
  • Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities, and operate effectively in a dynamic demand\\-based environment, requiring extreme flexibility and responsiveness
  • Leads security incidents to ensure timely mitigation and remediation efforts are completed
  • Preserves, harvests, and processes electronic data according to company policies and regulatory requirements\\
  • Participates in forensic investigations as required, to include the collection, preservation of electronic evidence, analysis, and creation of a final report
  • Produces high quality oral and written work, presenting complex technical matters clearly and concisely with audiences ranging from peers to Sr\\
  • Evaluates, tests and selects security tools, evaluation products and control products\\
  • Assists with annual SOX, CIP and SOC assessment and related remediation efforts\\
  • Responding to emergency situations to meet customers\' needs is part of every employee\'s role\\
  • If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment\\
  • This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location\\


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