Information Security Analyst
Trenton, NJ
7 Months
Remote work but, first week and then only occasionally thereafter
Description:
Information Security Analyst with a bachelor’s degree and 6+years’ experience in the field of Information Technology and Information Systems Security required.
Please note - this is a remote/work from home position where the candidate will be required to be ONSITE for the first week and then only occasionally thereafter (1x per quarter or less).
Candidate should be able to start onsite for the role.
The Information Security Analyst responsible for engineering, implementation, configuration and monitor security for the Departments network, applications and systems.
The design and implementation of proper protection for all of the Departments digital assets is paramount to protecting the proprietary and confidential information used in everyday processes. The Information Security Analyst will design information security architecture and continuously monitor and update the systems and controls as required. Monitor all systems for violations of the DHS security policy and take necessary remedial actions to stop and prevent further violations.
Information Security Analyst is responsible for installing, configuring and supporting the security monitoring and the compliance of our information systems.
JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage, Monitor Security tools and System for DHS..
• Assists in defining, creating and implementing banks Information Security Policy/Standards, Guidelines
• Defines, helps to install, configures and administer Information Security technologies intended to protect the bank’s digital assets from internal and external threats.
• Monitors all Information Security related systems intended to provide incident reporting or predictive analysis of the bank’s systems.
• Responds to Information Security incidents.
• Responsible for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Management, Incident Management and response
• Works with auditors.
• Review and approval of the system/network configuration changes, system patches and updates according to the departments procedures.
• Review compliance with the information security policy and standards.
• Provides periodic reporting on information security issues and gaps
• Interfaces with external contacts and third parties
• Performs all functions as assigned by CISO
• Provide high quality work by ensuring accuracy and seeking to continuously improve Information Security processes by embracing new and better ways of doing things.
REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Strong IP, network, Microsoft Windows, Linux, UNIX, Middleware experience and knowledge.
• Ability to investigate and respond to Information Security Incidents, Threats and Vulnerabilities.
• Three (3) to Seven (7) years’ experience in Information Security and Engineering of Security tools
• Understanding, configuration and monitoring knowledge of SIEM tool
• Use of the McAfee suite of tools, IBM App scan, Nessus, ,Rapid7, or similar tools will be required
• Knowledge of IDS/IPS and Firewall infrastructure
• Applications experience .
• CISSP, CISA,CISM,CEH type of certifications are plus, but not required