Cyber Security Analyst - Remote

Hiring on Cyber Security Analyst - Remote

Work : Remote

General Purpose:

The Information Security Specialist is tasked with managing and operating security technologies, including antivirus, endpoint protection, and XDR solutions, as well as IAM components like single sign-on and multi-factor authentication. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining security policies, evaluating tools, monitoring controls, and performing vulnerability scans. The role involves collaborating with third-party security firms, implementing the Incident Response Plan, and monitoring network traffic. The specialist also writes detailed reports, educates staff, and creates scripts for automation. Acting as a point of escalation, the specialist ensures adherence to change management processes and communicates security incidents to management effectively

Five (5) years of progressive experience in a senior level Information Security capacity for a

medium to large organization with a structured IT department, preferably in healthcare.

CySA+ or CISSP certification is preferred.

Essential Functions:

Implements, maintains, and operates security hardware and software, including antivirus, endpoint protection, and XDR solutions.

Implements, maintains, and operates Identity Access Management (IAM) components,

including single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.

Assists in developing Information Security policies and procedures.

Evaluates and recommends Information security tools and solutions.

Implements and monitors security controls and procedures.

Develops monitoring and visibility capabilities, reports on incidents, vulnerabilities, and trends.

Performs periodic security scans of organization's infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities.

Works with third-party security firms to perform annual assessment and remediation of vulnerabilities to the organization's Information Technology infrastructure.

Understands and implements the organization's Incident Response Plan.

Monitors network traffic flow to/from and within the organization using network analysis tools and firewall logs.

Writes comprehensive reports including incident response debriefs, software evaluation plans, and product evaluation reports.

Works and communicates effectively with the various professionals throughout the organization.

Conducts educational exercises for other team members and departments on a periodic basis.

Responds to Information Security incidents and alerts.

Develops and modifies basic scripts to assist in log ingestion, automation of routine tasks, and deployment of Information Security tools.

Serves as a point of escalation to Helpdesk and IT Operations on Information Security issues.

Follows the organization's change management process and ensures stakeholders are involved in changes.

Provides timely notification to Information Security Management of internal and business partner incidents