What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Analyst position at WorldLink US?
Cyber Security Analyst (KB)
Position Type: Full Time (W2)
Location: Ridgefield Park, NJ
About WorldLink:
WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. We help companies harness and leverage today's most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.
We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that likes to win.
We're passionate about what we do and having fun while doing it. If you're tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Establish Information Technology (IT) policies regarding operational procedures and ensure compliance.
- Work with outside vendors, upper management, and leadership of other departments to ensure smooth processes.
- Establish strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning.
- Plan and schedule project guidelines and goals while ensuring timelines are met.
- Monitor networks for security breaches and investigate and remediate.
- Install software such as firewalls and data encryption programs to protect sensitive information.
- Prepare reports that document security breaches and the extent of the damage caused by the breaches.
- Coordinate penetration testing to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities.
- Research the latest IT security trends.
- Analyze IT requirements and advise on IT security requirements.
- Develop security standards and best practices for the organization.
- Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff.
- Liaise with Legal, Privacy & Compliance, and other departments.
Requirements:
- 1 year of experience in information security.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cyber Security.
- CISSP certification is a plus.
- Proficient with MAC and OS; Windows environment is primary.
- Experienced with penetration testing and techniques.
- Understand patch management.
- Knowledge of firewalls, antivirus and IDPS concepts.
- Experienced in installing security software and documenting security issues.
- Mix of technical skills and strategical knowledge.
- Relevant experience in developing/documenting strategies & proposals for security standards and practices.
- Training experience is a plus.
