Job Description :
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We have urgent requirement with our direct client
Position: Security Analyst – Intermediate
Duration: 12 months – extendible
Location: Columbia, SC
The candidate''s experience directly maps to our needs will result in a greater chance of an interview.
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
Must have hands-on experience or educational background in IT System Security or System Administration
Understanding of incident response procedures and practices
Must be willing to learn and take on new tasks
Willingness to work independently and as a member of a team.
Willingness to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams and vendors.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to effectively report on the status of assigned work
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines in a results-oriented environment.
Must have intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) to include working with templates and style guidelines for branding consistency.
Keen attention to detail and willingness to see and understand the big picture.
Ability to absorb, retain and communicate processes.
Strong Communication skills
Ability to accept changes and constructive criticism and remain flexible in dealing with leadership and teams of varying technical and business knowledge
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
Prior Health Information Technology experience.
Familiarity with security regulatory requirements and standards (such as NIST 800 series, MARS-E)
Technical Knowledge:
Understanding of, and a strong desire to work with any or all of the following technologies would be considered desirable for this position:
Windows and Mac End-User Operating Systems
Linux and Windows servers
Switching and Routing
Network Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Switching and Routing Infrastructure
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Information Systems’ Security Experience:
Experience working in a SOC environment is preferred.
Hands-on experience in the secure implementation, operation and on-going maintenance of computer systems, software, hardware and networks is preferred.
Working knowledge of TCP/IP and the functioning of its component protocols, ability to read, and analyze, using various toolsets such as tcpdump, wireshark, etc; how they work and what information they produce will be benificial in this role.
Understanding of basic defense-in-depth principles such as and secure system configuration, network segmentation and malicious code protection is a plus.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
High school diploma
PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
AA degree in computer science or similar discipline.
A+, Network+, Security+ or other certifications will be considered a plus.