Cyber Security Analyst

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Pembroke
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Position Details:
--- Title: Cybersecurity Analyst
--- Location: Pembroke, NC
--- Shift: 8AM to 5PM
--- Compensation: $96,000
--- Benefits: The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, group term life, a company-paid pension plan, 10 paid holidays, paid vacation, and medical leave, the company offers wellness programs and team-building activities to support employee well-being and satisfaction.
--- Travel: Work at Company Headquarters: Pembroke, NC 28372

Position Description:
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst to safeguard our organization's computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. This role requires monitoring, detection and defending against cyberattacks; identify vulnerabilities, and respond to security incidents. Responsible for conducting regular risk assessments and penetration testing, implementing/managing cyber security policies, and implementing/managing security tools. In this critical role, the individual will defend the organization's computer hardware, software and other systems from theft, loss and other cyberattacks. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, is detail oriented, and stays up to date with emerging security trends and threats.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
--- Manage the SIEM solution and identify, triage, and remediate cyber security alerts
--- Lead MS-365 security & compliance implementation by ensuring security requirements are satisfied
--- Perform vulnerability assessment and remediation, and interface with technical teams to advocate for
appropriate remediation response
--- Guard all company data, particularly sensitive information, from both internal and external threats by
designing broad defenses against would-be intruders
--- Audit endpoint & server patching processes to identify gaps and work with technical teams to resolve
issues
--- Monitor the corporate and subsidiary network for security threats and breaches and remediate
anomalies/breaches
--- Conduct security incident investigations, act as a security matter expert during cyber incident response
and collaborate with technical teams to assure incident resolution is resolved
--- Research the latest cyber security trends and approaches for remediation
--- Perform regular audits to ensure that systems and networks are operating securely
--- Recommend and implement security tools and anti-malware software to enhance network and system security
--- Deploy and manage Intrusion Detection/Prevention
--- Develop and implement security policies and protocols
--- Conduct penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in the system
--- Prepare reports that document security breaches and the extent of the damage caused by the breaches
--- Coordinate with the IT department to maintain and update disaster recovery plans and procedures
--- Provide technical advice to colleagues and staff to ensure secure network environments
--- Lead cyber security education and simulated phishing tests
Qualifications:
These are considered essential duties and are illustrative of fundamental job tasks. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
--- Bachelor's Degree Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Required
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
--- 3-5 years' Experience in a cybersecurity, network management, or system admin role. Required
--- Maintain knowledge of current cybercrime tactics
--- Knowledge of firewalls, switches, servers (Windows, LINUX) and databases
--- Understanding and proficiency with SAN (Storage Area Network) and NAS (Network Attached Storage),
Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) concepts and configurations such as routing, cabling, VPN (Virtual Private Network), and ISPs (Internet Service Providers) options and capabilities
--- Working knowledge of MS-365 Security & Compliance, SIEM, CrowdStrike, Incident management, TCP/IP
(Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), and DHCP (Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol)
--- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
--- Ability to work successfully in both individual and team settings
--- The ability to think like a hacker to stay ahead of threats
--- Valid Driver's License Upon Hire Required
--- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Preferred
--- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Preferred
--- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Preferred
--- CompTIA Security+ Preferred
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All applicants must have:
--- Performs work according to applicable Federal and State safety regulations as well as company policies, procedures, work practices and Safety Manual. Required for All Jobs
--- Required to perform any other duties assigned in order to fulfill the objectives of the Cooperative.
--- Maintains a friendly cooperative relationship with all employees, members, public and other utilities, when performing responsibilities while promoting the Cooperative's mission and positive image.
--- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the employee.

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