ONLY ON W2
VISA: NO CPT,OPT AND H1-B
Remote Role
Virtual Interviews
Position : Security Analyst
Location : St. Louis, MO
Duration : 12 Months with EXT
Job Description:
- Security analysts are responsible for analyzing system and application security and making recommendations that optimize the protection of client’s computer systems and information resources.
- Security analysts develop, test, implement and maintain security policies and programs.
- They are responsible for staying current on security best practices and identifying security procedures to support business objectives and regulatory compliance.
- As a member of the Global Cyber Security Correlations Team, the Analyst 2, Security is an experienced professional responsible for analysis, response, and triage of security alerts/events, determining which steps to take to mitigate the threat.
- Additionally, candidate will be responsible for working in a fast-paced environment utilizing a set of security-related tools (e.g. – WAF, SIEM, UBA, AV, firewalls, etc.) to analyze security events or incidents to determine the proper approach for their investigation and remediation, and work with internal/external teams on security issues.
- The Analyst 2 will provide escalation assistance to resolve moderately complex issues, recommend potential solutions to issues and follow established escalation procedures.
- The Analyst 2 will establish, foster and maintain relationships within the Global Cyber Security team as well as with other IT teams, business teams and vendors.
- The Analyst 2 provides instruction and guidance to less senior team members on new tasks and assignments.
- In addition, this position may provide direction to the team in leadership absence.
Required:
- Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by client’s company for this position now or in the future.
- 3 plus years of related experience.
- Working knowledge of Network Protocols, Packet Captures, Security Controls and Concepts
- Respond to security incidents regarding malicious attacks, detected anomalies, malware infections, APT activity, unauthorized access, data extraction, etc.
- Highly proficient in analyzing security events; coordinating response to incidents; driving investigations; providing concise updates and communications to management; creating documentation to increase efficiency of all levels of support in proper response processes; maintaining strict security standards.
- Strong desire to work in a team environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have a strong solution orientation
- Must be committed to incorporating security into all decisions and daily job responsibilities.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or related field
- Security-related Certifications (e.g. – CYSA+, Security +, CEH, GIAC-certs, security tool certs)
- Experience working with cloud solutions and conducting investigations in cloud environments.
