Security Analyst II - INSPYR Solutions

Position: Security Analyst II
Duration: 4 months to start - potential for extensions 
Location: Remote 
Compensation: $55.00 - 58.00/hr. 
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US. 

Job Functions:

• Work closely within the Security Operations team to help manage, maintain, design, configure, and document security tools, systems, and processes including, but not limited to, the following:
• Administer security tools and technologies.
• Maintain systems (Linux, Windows, etc.) E.g. install security patches, OS updates, etc.
• Collect and analyze systems and application security logs.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform forensics activities and root cause analyses.
• Review and monitor security logs from all systems (Firewalls, OS’, Email, IDS, Splunk etc...), and take action to mitigate any threats based on findings.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, review, and confirm vendor suggested vulnerability remediation as needed.
• Assessing and triaging potential security incidents. Coordinating and leading response to high impact security incidents.
• Lead efforts to detect and analyze malicious software and work with vendors and teams.
• Lead projects, planning, controlling, executing, and closing assigned projects to produce required deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong desire to perform as an incident responder and handle investigating, triaging, analyzing and reporting.
• Experience monitoring and responding to security incidents involving traditional (Windows, Mac, Linux or similar) and cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, GCP, and/or Azure or similar)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding and interest in recognized information security related standards, analysis frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Kill Chain, NIST Incident Response or similar) and technologies. The ability to learn new technology and concepts quickly.
• Knowledge about exploits, vulnerabilities, network attacks
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented with analytical and interpersonal skills
• Good working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business environment and enforcement of procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects with tight deadlines across a global enterprise.
• Familiarity with enterprise security controls and security best practices for Windows, Linux, and Mac systems or similar.
• Systems engineering experience and cybersecurity work, preferably in an entertainment industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience with information security SIEMs, vulnerability scanners and application scanners.

Experience:

• 3+ years of systems engineering experience and cybersecurity work, preferably in an entertainment industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Prioritization and problem-solving skills

Education:

• Four-year degree preferred, Associate Degree in Information Security, industry certification, or work equivalent.

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more!

 

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities