We are recruiting a Cyber Security Analyst for a Commonwealth of PA entity. The focus of this role is to manage, monitor, and analyze several security technologies including defensive and offensive security solutions on the perimeter and internal networks such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), data loss prevention, etc.
This contract position is long-term with funding approved until 6/30/2024 – an annual extension is expected to be received for the 7/1/2024-6/30/2025 term, and further extensions are likely with funding approved every 12 months. 40 hours per week role. This position is mostly remote with occasional onsite office visits at our client’s offices located in Harrisburg PA. The preferred candidates MUST reside within a reasonable commute, locally in the Harrisburg, PA area.
The final interview will be
in person at the client’s office in Harrisburg, PA. The chosen candidate will need to report onsite for equipment pick-up.
This is a w-2 role as a Stage 4 Solutions employee. Health benefits and 401K offered.
Responsibilities
- Assists in deterring, identifying, monitoring, investigating and analyzing network intrusions. Collects intrusion artifacts, indicators of compromise, correlates artifacts across systems, and gathers other relevant facts to enable mitigation of potential incidents within the enterprise.
- Receives and analyzes network alerts from various sources within the enterprise. Determines the alert trigger, and the severity of the alert, and prioritizes response accordingly. Track and document incidents from initial detection to final resolution.
- Participates in the containment and neutralization of cyber threats based on the intelligence and indicators of compromise gathered. Assesses damage to services, systems, networks, data, and other relevant assets. Participates in the restoration and reconstitution of systems and services. Makes recommendations to prevent the recurrence of cyber incidents and verifies that normal operations have resumed.
- Uses data from Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and other logging solutions to conduct analysis, identify cyber trends, disseminate relevant findings, and recommend suitable security and/or compensating controls.
- Participates in the design and implementation of security controls. Grants and revokes access to restricted resources, ensures end-users are authorized to access requested resources, and participates in periodic system audits/cleanup initiatives.
- Performs research, and evaluates security technologies/services, to drive process improvements, integrate automation, increase efficiency, strengthen service delivery, and improve security posture.
- Assists leadership in planning and implementing cybersecurity infrastructure or technology-related projects, participates in the installation of equipment, and related cabling, and conducts ongoing maintenance/repair of security infrastructure assets as needed.
Requirements - 5+ years of experience in professional cyber-security in large-scale Windows environments
- Understanding of current threats and trends in information security.
- Experience with the following is desired:
- Firewalls: AlgoSec, Checkpoint, CISCO ASA, SilverPeak, VMWare NSX
- scripting languages – PowerShell, Python, etc
- Forensic tools, such as Network security monitoring: FireEye NX, AX, PX Endpoint, Splunk – ES
- Web vulnerability scanning: Tenable.IO, Rapid7 AppSpider
- Network intrusion detection tools such as Snort, Security Onion, SolarWinds Security Event Manager
- Packet sniffers such as tcpdump and Windump
- SAST and DAST tools such as Veracode, AppSpider and AppScan
- One or more active certifications in ISC2, CISA, CompTIA, EC-Council, ISACA, GSEC (or other relevant cert(s) such as CISSP, GSEC, GCIH, GCFA, CISM) is desired
Please submit your resume to our network at https://www.stage4solutions.com/careers/ (please apply to the
Cyber Security Analyst (Windows, Firewall, IDS/IPS) (Hybrid, Harrisburg, PA).
Please feel free to forward this project opening to others who may be interested.
Stage 4 Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the job requirements and candidates’ qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/belief, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Compensation: $55/h-$60/h