What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Security Analyst position at Cynet Systems?
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We are looking for Information Security Analyst for our client in Frankfort, KY
Job Title: Information Security Analyst
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
- The Information Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and improving the security posture of enterprise information systems.
- This role supports cybersecurity operations through continuous monitoring, incident response, auditing, vulnerability management, compliance activities, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to protect sensitive and confidential information.
- Monitor network resources and security systems for potential security issues.
- Monitor and manage a Security Information and Event Management system, including data collection, event correlation, incident detection, investigation, response, mitigation, tuning, and optimization.
- Investigate security breaches and cybersecurity incidents, document findings, and assess impact.
- Develop and conduct security audits to evaluate system protection, controls, and risk management.
- Perform audit follow-ups to ensure risks have been adequately addressed.
- Install, configure, and maintain security measures such as firewalls and encryption tools.
- Communicate audit progress, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
- Develop and promote organization-wide best practices for information security.
- Assist staff with security software installation and information security management practices.
- Research emerging security technologies and recommend improvements.
- Maintain and update system, process, and security documentation and prepare ad-hoc reports.
- Assist in defining security tool requirements, evaluations, and operational procedures.
- Provide off-hours support on an as-needed basis and manage tickets through the ticketing system.
- Work closely with system owners and departmental leads to secure systems containing confidential data.
- Support continuous monitoring and compliance documentation within governance and risk tools.
- Assist with compliance-related projects by gathering documentation and evidence of adherence to policies and standards.
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams on security requirements for new initiatives and projects.
- Lead or coordinate special projects as assigned by management.
- Prepare reports and updates for management.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and incident response.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience monitoring and responding to security events in enterprise environments.
- Experience conducting security audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation activities.
- Experience working with regulatory and compliance frameworks.
- Experience supporting security operations and incident investigations.
- Experience working with government or public-sector organizations.
- Experience with security operations in regulated environments.
- Exposure to security monitoring, forensic analysis, and risk management activities.
- Security monitoring and incident response.
- Vulnerability assessment and remediation.
- Audit and compliance support.
- Risk management and continuous monitoring.
- Documentation and reporting.
- Collaboration and stakeholder communication.
- Bachelor s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Security-related certifications are preferred.
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