Information Security Analyst

Roles & Responsibilities

• Threat Monitoring

  Conduct real-time monitoring and analysis of security feeds and system logs to identify potential risks, ensuring rapid response to security incidents to mitigate organizational threats promptly.

• Vulnerability Assessment

  Perform regular security assessments, scanning systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities, and work with IT teams to apply patches and updates to safeguard assets.

• Incident Response

  Coordinate and lead the investigation of security breaches, documenting incidents, preserving forensic evidence, and providing detailed reports on mitigation and follow-up measures.

• Security Policy Development

  Assist in developing, updating, and enforcing information security policies and procedures in alignment with industry standards and best practices, ensuring organization-wide compliance.

• Access Management

  Administer and oversee user account management, ensuring that access permissions are appropriate and secure, regularly reviewing and updating access controls for compliance.

• Security Awareness Training

  Design and deliver training programs to educate employees on security policies and best practices, enhancing the organization's security posture through improved user awareness.

• Compliance Monitoring

  Monitor compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines, performing audits and assessments to ensure adherence to standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.

Typical Required Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in information security or a related field

• Proficiency in security tools and technologies, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are highly preferred