Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join VHB in support of our IT Team, clients, vendors, and employees. In this role, you will be given the opportunity to work and partner with an experienced team of IT professionals providing cyber security support, training and awareness while advancing both traditional and unconventional ways to detect, analyze, and mitigate potential intrusions and other security incidents.
Responsibilities
- Investigate security incidents and respond to event alerts in real-time, escalate when necessary.
- Write detailed alert/incident response reports.
- Basic initial research on vulnerabilities based on the corporate environment and perform periodic basic red team exercises.
- Threat hunting and remediation.
- Ability to multitask throughout the day with availability after-hours and weekends as required.
- Assist in policy making.
- Work Incident Response and support tickets.
- Perform and develop data mining queries using SEIM tools.
- Communicate in a clear and concise manner with leadership, customers, and peers.
- Monitor and respond to service ticket inquiries and security operations dashboards for alerts.
- Provide vulnerability, threat, and risk mitigation support.
Skills And Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate scenarios and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Understand the current cyber threat landscape and cyber risk within enterprise environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Previous experience with SIEM tools is preferred.
- Familiarity with vulnerability scanning coordination/remediation workflows and model tuning.
- A calm demeanor under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing requirements, and apply new knowledge to real-world problems.
- Strong interpersonal skills allowing effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree or minor in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline
- 1-2 years of IT experience
- Experience with Microsoft Defender 365 security tools – Kusto scripting, PoSH, and network monitoring tools
- Experience in large and complex business environments
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
W e are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience , which includes:
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
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