Cyber Security Specialist
2 days ago
San Antonio
Akkodis is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst for 12 Months Contract to Hire position with our Direct Client located in San Antonio, TX (Onsite). Pay Range: $61 - $63/hr on W2; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Job Description: The Cyber Security Analyst will help plan and carry out security measures to protect information systems. Tasks include but are not limited to the following areas: Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture and Engineering, Communications and Network Security, Identify and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security. Tasks and Responsibilities • Serves as an internal information security consultant to the organization., • Lead the development and implementation of security policies and procedures, • Initiates, facilitates and promotes activities to create information security awareness within the organization., • Performs information security risk assessments and serves as an internal expert for information security related issues., • Reviews all system-related security plans throughout the organization's corporate network., • Monitors compliance with information security policies and procedures, referring problems to the appropriate department manager or business area., • Supports the security incident response process., • Provides input in selection of system software & hardware, with emphasis on security and compliance requirements., • Provides incident and problem resolution., • Supports development of security deliverables for enhancements to production systems and new development., • Implements ongoing improvements to security configurations and operating procedures., • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Technology Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems OR Information Security experience will be considered as a substitute for degree. Additionally, member must possess at least one active certification from the required certifications listing below., • Strong knowledge of signature implementation impact for viruses, malware, and cyber attacks, • Significant experience with malware analysis concepts and methodologies including countermeasure/mitigation design of identified security risks, • In depth knowledge of information technology security principles, methods and key concepts in security management (vulnerability management, patch management, incident response), • Knowledge of vulnerability information dissemination sources (alerts, advisories, bulletins), • Demonstrated skill in assessing security controls based on cybersecurity principles and frameworks and experience preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or industry best practices, • Demonstrated understanding of collecting data from a variety of cyber defense resources and recognizing and categorizing various types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks, • Demonstrated experience using security event correlation tools (SIEM), • Strong ability to conduct vulnerability scans, recognize vulnerabilities in information systems and apply techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using various detection technologies, • Ability to interpret information collected by network tools and accurately and completely source all data used in intelligence, assessment and or planning products, • Ability to design incident response for cybersecurity incidents not covered by existing plans or procedures Preferred Qualifications • Master’s Degree, Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Technology Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems OR Information Security, • Previous experience in information technology or security (System Administration or Help Desk), • Previous experience in at a utility company in various IT/OT roles, • Strong communications skills, both written and oral, • Organized, responsive and highly thorough problem solver Required Certifications • Candidate must possess at least one of the below certifications, others may be substituted depending on experience, • CASP+ CE – CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner – Continuing Education, • CCNP-Security – Cisco Certified Network Professional - Security, • CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor, • GCIH – GIAC Certified Incident Handler, • CISSP (or Associate) – Certified Information System Security Professional If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, please contact Ayush Garg at 610-735-6513 or . Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit ___. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.