Summary
Walden Security is seeking an experienced IT Security Analyst to join our growing IT organization. As an
IT Security Analyst, you will be an integral part of the backbone of the company, protecting computer
networks from cyber-attacks, creating and documenting cybersecurity policies and practices for the entire
organization, and deploying and monitoring IT Cybersecurity tools. The IT Security Analyst is ultimately
responsible for ensuring that the company's digital assets are protected from unauthorized access.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Integrate security designs to ensure the organizations proprietary information (data and systems)
are safeguarded. Determines the level of clearance required to access business information.
Investigates security breaches to determine system weaknesses. Conducts testing and
configuration procedures across products and systems. Analyzes security management systems,
enterprise systems, and data files to validate security. Performs security analysis across
networks, databases, and internet/web operations. Evaluate security plans to ensure the integrity
of new and/or existing business operations. Translates and designs security requirements.
Provides management with risk assessment briefings on products and/or services.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities. The IT Security Analyst reports to the Director of
Information Technology.
Competency
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies (minimum of 5):
Competency
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer
needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance;
Meets commitments.
Analytical – Collects and researched data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs
work flows and procedures;Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to
complement data.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity
and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities;
Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for
and offers help when needed.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information
skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason
even when dealing with emotional topics.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems (or similar) OR 5+
years of relevant professional experience in Information Security
- Experience as a System Administrator / Security Analyst
- Experience implementing, maintaining and monitoring security monitoring utilizing SIEM products
such as Splunk
- Certification: Security+ or similar
- Demonstrated experience with Security and Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools such as
CyberArk, Okta, CheckPoint, ManageEngine, etc.
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Azure Active Directory and on-premise AD
- Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail
- Leadership experience; self-starter; willing to take work to help the team
- Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Any additional certifications: CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CSA+), Certified Information
Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), CyberArk,
CheckPoint, Okta, etc.
- Experience implementing and/or maintaining Cyber Security Response Plans
- Experience implementing and configuring IT security software and tools
- Familiarity with IT Security controls and standards including NIST, ISO27001, CIS, SOC2, etc.
- Familiarity with network security, Cisco Meraki routers, firewall maintenance
- Familiarity or experience with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra
- Microsoft PowerShell and/or other scripting languages
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- Ability to troubleshoot stale accounts and workflows logically and analytically
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies
Language Skills
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, respond to questions
from groups of managers, clients, customers, other employees of the organization and the general public.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees or organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or
diagram form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Computer Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Visio (or similar process visualization/documentation tool),
collaboration tools (i.e. MS Teams, SharePoint, Zoom), etc.
- Mac / Apple skills and experience are a plus
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Certifications such as CompTIA A+, NET+ or higher a plus
Current/valid state driver's license
Other Qualifications
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee
is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is
occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to see
and distinguish basic colors.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics describes here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Other Tasks
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or
restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
We offer every employee — from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals — unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.
So if you're ready to embark on a meaningful career with one of the nation's most dynamic and fastest growing security companies, apply with Walden Security today.
