Varite
Job Title: Information Security Analyst
Location: Onsite - Montgomery, AL
Interview Method: In-person preferred; virtual interviews available for non-local candidates
Pay Range - $55-$60/hr on W2
Overview:
The Information Security Analyst will join AMA's Information Security Office (ISO) Security Operations team, reporting to the Security Operations Director. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining technical security controls to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AMA's information assets.
Key Responsibilities: The analyst will perform duties within the ISO's Security Operations Center (SOC), including:
nalyze anomalies from Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to assess severity and impact. Implement, maintain, and document security safeguards. Review infrastructure changes to ensure adequate protection. Conduct network and penetration tests, and application vulnerability scans. Promote information security awareness across the organization. Monitor internal control systems to maintain appropriate access levels. Support projects throughout AMA's systems development life cycle. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Minimum 4 years of Information Security experience. Strong analytical skills for effective security analysis and incident response. bility to identify endpoint anomalies and malware exploitation techniques. Understanding of social engineering tactics. dvanced interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent time management and prioritization abilities. bility to take prompt action on security events and collaborate with team members or subject matter experts.
Preferred Experience:
Microsoft Defender XDR Microsoft Sentinel SonarQube Tenable SC OpenText WebInspect Syslog-NG Elastic LogStash ProofPoint
Education:
High school diploma or GED
Preferred Certifications:
CompTia Security + ISC2 Certified in Cyber security Certified Ethical Hacker Microsoft SC-200
Key Responsibilities: The analyst will perform duties within the ISO's Security Operations Center (SOC), including:
nalyze anomalies from Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to assess severity and impact. Implement, maintain, and document security safeguards. Review infrastructure changes to ensure adequate protection. Conduct network and penetration tests, and application vulnerability scans. Promote information security awareness across the organization. Monitor internal control systems to maintain appropriate access levels. Support projects throughout AMA's systems development life cycle. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Minimum 4 years of Information Security experience. Strong analytical skills for effective security analysis and incident response. bility to identify endpoint anomalies and malware exploitation techniques. Understanding of social engineering tactics. dvanced interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent time management and prioritization abilities. bility to take prompt action on security events and collaborate with team members or subject matter experts.
Preferred Experience:
Microsoft Defender XDR Microsoft Sentinel SonarQube Tenable SC OpenText WebInspect Syslog-NG Elastic LogStash ProofPoint
Education:
High school diploma or GED
Preferred Certifications:
CompTia Security + ISC2 Certified in Cyber security Certified Ethical Hacker Microsoft SC-200