What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Analyst position at PSS Technology Inc/ Innoworklab Technologies?
Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst V
Location: 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD (5-days on-site)
Type: Contract to hire
Interview: Video
Responsibilities:
Execute risk management programs through planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing information technology disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Perform, assist, and review technical risk assessments and reviews of new and existing applications and systems, networks, servers, including data center physical security and environmental controls.
Assist in conducting IT audits to ensure information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans and best practices.
Perform basic analyses to validate established security requirements and may recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
Prepare technical and security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing project information.
Monitor project progress by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, recommending actions.
Develop and recommend plans to safeguard computer/server/network configurations and data files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
Support and manage information security and risk management awareness and training programs.
Assist with reviews of special investigations, internal audits, and research studies to provide direction and guidance.
Work with team members to design and oversee server-side elements of network infrastructure, including installing network-wide malware protection software, configuring firewalls, and configuring databases and access on the back end.
Analyze vulnerability scans of information systems and assist in remediation tasks.
Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and extensive latitude for independent judgment.
Assist in detection, analysis, containment, remediation, and post-incident activities for incident response.
Assist in documenting policies, procedures and plans for NIST and ISO frameworks.
Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document.
Serve as a mentor to junior team members.
Shares knowledge related to industry best practices and standards with others across the department/division.
Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Typically, fifteen years of experience in a Cybersecurity role required.
Advanced certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM).
Direct knowledge and experience implementing ISO or NST risk and security management frameworks.
Advanced-level knowledge of SIEM tools and incident response procedures.
Advanced-level knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and tools.
Familiarity with networking concepts and security protocols.
