Information Security Analyst

job summary:

Our client has a long term hybrid position to provide operational Information Security support in an enterprise environment.

*** Must be local, W2 only

This candidate will have 3 to 8 year of operational and engineering experience with information security operational work and analysis.

Candidate will work in an hybrid environment with holidays and paid time off.

Must have extensive experience in security policies & procedures, and protocols.

location: Edison, New Jersey

job type: Contract

salary: $40 - 70 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Job Duties

Monitor, analyze and investigate security alerts in client environments

Create and maintain policies and procedures

Use ServiceNow to capture work, triage incidents and maintain client SLA.

Escalate incidents and requests according to the procedures

Work with other team to improve alerts

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qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Undergraduate degree (BS) in technology related field, e.g., computer science, systems engineering, cyber security
• Self-starter with exceptional follow through and time management skills
• 3 to 8 years of relevant Information Security Experience, 4 years is a plus
• Understanding of security principles and network communication models and corresponding protocols
• Experience with ServiceNow and SLA management
• Experience in conducting phishing analysis, proxy management, endpoint detection and response
• Experience in conducting security analysis and system audits
• Possess high-level experience of assessment of Active Directory Security Group lifecycle management
• Experience in conducting industry and/or third-party threat intelligence for integration into our client's environment
• Network operational knowledge and experience is required
• Demonstrated ability to create information security runbooks, knowledge management, and other process documentation, in support of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting cadences
• Ability to adapt to the use of new tools and approaches to address continuously emerging information security threats.
• Security skills and tools: EDR, Database management tool, DLP, Configuration management, Network monitoring and firewalls, Phishing analysis tools, Industry known Proxy tools, Log management tools

Desired Security Certificates: Security from CompTIA, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or other related Information Security certificates

Desired Skills & Experience

ITIL-based training, experience, or certifications on SIEM are a plus

Network firewall experience is a plus

Minimum 3 years of experience in SOC related environment

skills: SOC

ServiceNow

Active Directory

Security

Threats

EDR

DLP

Network

firewalls

Phishing

Proxy tools

Log management tools

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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