Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst
Location: Ewing, NJ
Duration: 6+ Months Contract
Short Description:
Security analyst to work on security initiatives defined by the Information Security Unit.
Complete Description:
Experience in the field of Information Systems Security required. CISSP, CISM, CISA, or System Administration, Networking, and Security Institute ( SANS )/Global Information Assurance Certification ( GIAC ) certifications preferred. Cisco or Microsoft certifications preferred, with extra preference given to advanced Cisco or Microsoft certifications such as Cisco Certified Security Professional ( CCSP ), Cisco Certified Network Professional ( CCNP ), Cisco Certified Design Professional ( CCDP ), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert ( CCIE ), or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer ( MSCE ). Analyst must have a working knowledge of relevant NIST and/or CIS information security regulations and guidelines. Working knowledge of IT Security Best Practices regarding (a) networks and networking including protocol analysis, anomaly detection, and troubleshooting, and/or (b) working knowledge of IT Security Best Practices regarding Windows and *nix Servers and workstations required. Significant working experience with vulnerability assessment tools including but not limited to the following technologies: databases, web-based applications, Windows and *nix file servers and data networks.
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Knowledge of networking protocols and systems architecture
Required
7
Years
Knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, Unix)
Required
7
Years
Understanding of web applications, databases, and cloud technologies
Required
7
Years
Knowledge of firewalls, antivirus software, and endpoint protection solutions
Required
7
Years
Ability to identify security vulnerabilities and recommend remediation actions
Required
5
Years
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
Required
5
Years
Incident Response
Required
5
Years
Critical thinking and analytical skills to assess and respond to security incidents
Required
5
Years
Security information and event management (SIEM)
Required
5
Years
Data loss prevention
Required
3
Years
Threat & vulnerability management
Required
3
Years
Security Awareness & Training
Required
3
Years
Cybersecurity Digital Forensics
Desired
5
Years
Certificate Management
Desired
3
Years
Security Certification (CEH, CISSP, GIAC, CRISC, CCNP/CCNA, Comp TIA Security certification(s), et al
Desired
3
Years
Network Detection and Response (NDR)
Desired
3
Years
Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF, HIPAA, PCI DSS, CIS, et al)
Desired
3
Years
Cloud security posture management (CSPM)
Desired
3
Years
Network access control
Desired
3
Years
Security Operations Center (SOC)
Desired
3
Years
Penetration Testing
Desired
3
Years
Static Application Security Testing
Desired
3
Years
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
Desired
3
Years
