Computer & Information Security Analyst 2
Company: Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
Computer & Information Security Analyst 2
Job Locations
US-OH-Cincinnati
ID
2024-1818
Category
Information Technology
Overview
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular LOCATION: Cincinnati, OH
(Hybrid) SALARY RANGE: $36.07 - $49.22 per hour PURPOSE:This
position supports the cyber and information security program for
the ORAU Cincinnati Operations Center (COC) network. This position
will primarily be responsible for monitoring and analyzing security
alerts using our Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
platform, conducting regular vulnerability assessments and
configuration compliance scans, managing email security measures,
and providing technical support for various cybersecurity tools as
needed.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts
using the SIEM system and other specialized monitoring tools.
- Triage and investigate potential cybersecurity incidents,
prioritizing threats based on severity and potential impact on the
system.
- Conduct a thorough investigation of security violations and
incidents, collaborating with other team members and/or escalating
to manager as necessary.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and configuration
compliance scans across internal and external networks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams on vulnerability
remediation efforts and address configuration baseline deviations,
ensuring timely resolution and improved security posture.
- Monitor and analyze email security systems, including
user-reported phishing attempts. Perform appropriate investigation
and remediation actions as necessary.
- Identify and develop ways to improve the efficiency of
security, network, and application log monitoring.
- Provide technical and end-user support for cybersecurity tools
as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in technology-related field and 2-4 years of
job-related experience. An equivalent combination of education and
experience requiring similar knowledge, skills, abilities, and
performing duties as described may be substituted for the minimum
requirements.
- Experience conducting vulnerability scanning and assessments
using tools like Nessus Professional and Qualys.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards, such
as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-53,
NIST SP 800-171, and NIST cybersecurity framework is
preferred.
- Experience with configuration baselines such as Center for
Internet Security (CIS) Benchmarks and Defense Information Systems
Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) is
preferred.
- Fundamental networking knowledge, such as TCP/IP and common
protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSH, DNS, etc.).
- Fundamental understanding of firewalls, intrusion
detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), data loss prevention (DLP),
endpoint antivirus, and email security.
- Ability to read and interpret various system and security logs,
such as Windows Event Logs, firewall logs, antivirus logs, email
security/filtering logs, and IDS/IPS logs is required.
- Basic knowledge of SIEM systems such as LogRhythm, QRadar,
Splunk, ELK stack, etc.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to clearly document findings, incidents, and
procedures.
- Must be able to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries
(NACI/Tier 1) background check.*The candidate's starting salary
will be determined upon hire and ORAU will use salary survey data,
internal comparators, and the candidate's qualifications to
determine salary. TOTAL REWARDSORAU has a strategic approach to
providing total rewards to employees through a fair, equitable, and
competitive total compensation package. The goal of our total
rewards system is to integrate compensation, benefits, work-life
balance, performance, recognition, development, and career
opportunities to attract, engage, and retain the talent required to
achieve ORAU's business objectives. The benefit component of our
total rewards program supports business goals by offering the
following benefits based on employee eligibility:
- Legally required benefits
- Group Health insurance including: Medical, Prescription,
Dental, and Vision
- Retirement plan contribution matching
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Section 125 reimbursement accounts
- Other voluntary employee paid benefit and insurance
offeringsThe ORAU total reward package also promotes work-life
balance. Mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves
and their families, ORAU offers the following additional work-life
benefits based on employee eligibility:
- Telework
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks
- Occupational Health and Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
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