What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Analyst position at Apollo Technology Solutions LLC?
Title: Cybersecurity Analyst
Location: Boise, ID/ Hybrid
Duration: 4 Months (Extend)
Job Description:
Location: Boise, ID/ Hybrid
Duration: 4 Months (Extend)
Job Description:
- Cybersecurity Risk Assessment & Remediation: Conduct thorough assessments of the organization's current security posture, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing remediation measures to mitigate risks
- Security Architecture & Solution Design: Assist in designing and implementing security controls and systems to protect critical assets, data, and networks
- Incident Response Support: Support incident response efforts by identifying and addressing potential security threats, conducting root cause analysis, and assisting with incident reporting and recovery efforts
- Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain clear, detailed security documentation, including policies, procedures, and incident reports. Ensure that security measures are clearly documented for internal and external stakeholders
- Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with IT, cybersecurity teams, and business units to ensure alignment of cybersecurity initiatives with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
- Compliance Assurance: Ensure that cybersecurity policies and practices are aligned with applicable legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, NIST)
- Training & Awareness: Provide support for developing training materials and conducting awareness sessions on security best practices for various stakeholders across the organization
- Security Monitoring: Assist in configuring and monitoring security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR) to proactively detect and mitigate security threats
- Cybersecurity Expertise: A minimum of 4-6 years of hands-on experience in the field of cybersecurity, with a strong understanding of threat detection, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and incident response
- Experience with SIEM tools, IDS/IPS systems, firewalls, endpoint protection, and network security
- Familiarity with data encryption techniques, secure network design, and cloud security principles
- Proven ability to create clear, concise, and detailed documentation, including incident reports, security policies, procedures, and technical designs
- Ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in an understandable and actionable way
- Knowledge of key cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements, such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA
- Experience ensuring security measures meet regulatory and legal standards
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, legal, compliance, and business units)
- Ability to work with stakeholders to understand business needs and align security initiatives accordingly
- Experience in identifying and managing cybersecurity risks, as well as responding to and mitigating security incidents
- Ability to support incident response and assist with post-incident analysis and reporting
- 5 years of incident response experience
- 3 years of Firewall, IDS/IPS experience
- 2 years of SIEM experience
- 2 years' experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
- 2 years of vulnerability management experience
- Security Awareness and Training experience
- 3 years' experience with Compliance and assessment against security frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST CSG, CIS Top 18
- Cloud security experience
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security , CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), or similar
- Experience securing cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and using cloud-native security tools
- Project Management Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work independently or as part of a team to achieve objectives in a timely manner
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
- Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
- Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor.
