Senior Cyber Security Analyst
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Senior Cyber Security Analyst
LOCATION Las Colinas, TX / Farmers Branch, TX/ Coppell, TX Area
ONSITE REQUIRMENTS: Hybrid, two - three days a week onsite
JOB TYPE: Direct hire
SALARY: Depending on Experience - Full package includes competitive base salary and employee benefits
OVERVIEW
Vaco Dallas is seeking a motivated Senior Cyber Security Analyst with 4-8 years of experience for a direct hire opportunity. The Cyber Security Analyst will be responsible for managing and strengthening the IT cybersecurity environment by overseeing incident response, identifying vulnerabilities, and working closely with both internal teams and external vendors. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach to security management while also playing a key role in strategic improvements to enhance our overall security posture. This role involves monitoring security controls, threat detection, and ensuring a proactive cybersecurity infrastructure. The right candidate will be eager to excel and contribute effectively to our cybersecurity initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Security Monitoring & Incident Response:
- Continuously oversee the security environment to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats.
- Analyze and address cyber risks, providing timely incident response and risk mitigation.
- Serve as the primary contact for internal responses to cybersecurity alerts and incidents.
- Monitor technical security controls, detection technologies, and online resources for emerging cyber threats.
- Microsoft Office 365 & Cybersecurity Administration:
- Administer Office 365 security tasks, including phishing email monitoring, activity log reviews, and handling employee offboarding (e.g., license removal).
- Collaborate with system administrators to ensure IT security protocols are in place and consistently enforced.
- Oversee user access audits and manage provisioning processes.
- Cybersecurity Strategy & Improvement:
- Identify gaps in current security protocols and collaborate with leadership to create improvement plans and budgets.
- Build business cases for necessary cybersecurity investments, including resource allocation and technology upgrades.
- Lead internal phishing campaigns using KnowBe4, analyzing results to inform leadership of risks and improvement opportunities.
- Regularly evaluate new security tools and technologies for potential implementation.
- Vendor Collaboration & Cybersecurity Operations:
- Liaise with third-party vendors regarding cybersecurity questionnaires and explain internal security processes.
- Work with external partners on outsourced cybersecurity operations, ensuring effective incident response and report follow-up.
- Manage cybersecurity renewals, ensuring updates and compliance are met in a timely manner.
- Continuous Assessment & Project Management:
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments on company systems and networks, recommending and facilitating remediation as needed.
- Act as a project manager for network and infrastructure tasks, such as patching, without directly performing the technical work.
- Assist in addressing technical debt within the existing infrastructure, while proactively identifying areas for cybersecurity improvement.
- Environment:
- Oversee cybersecurity for more than 100 locations across the U.S.
- Manage security within a multi-ERP environment and a primarily Microsoft O365 technology stack, including Azure, Active Directory, SQL, and Windows systems.
- Collaborate with internal teams (system administrators, network teams) and external vendors to secure the IT environment.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience and certifications.
- Minimum of 4-8 years of experience in cybersecurity or a related field.
- Proficient with enterprise infrastructure technologies such as firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points, VPNs, and both desktop and server operating systems.
- Strong expertise in Microsoft solutions, including Office 365, Azure, Active Directory, SQL, and Windows.
- Proficiency with scripting and automation, especially using Windows PowerShell.
- Experience implementing security frameworks such as NIST, CMMC, and ITARS.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Desired Skills and Traits:
- Problem Solver: Ability to quickly identify and resolve security issues while continuously improving security measures.
- Strong Communicator: Capable of effectively communicating cybersecurity risks and solutions to both executives and technical staff.
- Business Acumen: Ability to work with leadership to build business cases for cybersecurity investments.
- Cybersecurity Focus: Dedicated to enhancing internal security measures, even when much of the work is outsourced.
NICE-TO-HAVE
- Relevant certifications such as CEH, CISM, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GSEC, or equivalent.
- Experience with security technologies and vendors such as Mimecast, KnowBe4, Tenable, BeyondTrust, SolarWinds, and Wireshark.
- Experience securing both on-premises and cloud-hosted systems and applications.
- Familiarity with application and database security practices.
In our commitment to transparency throughout the hiring process, we provide a target annual base salary range of $120,000 - $130,000 for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) experience, work location, and skills. Additionally, this position is eligible for comprehensive benefits provided by the hiring employer.
Job ID: 47
