Information Security Analyst

Information Technology Laytonsville, MD


Description

Position at Ruppert Landscape - Corporate

Ruppert Landscape is looking for an Information Security Analyst responsible for: Securing our computer networks and digital information. Identify, observe, and analyze potential information security risks and develop strategies for preventing threats and quickly addressing breaches. Analyst’s must stay abreast of the latest trends in information security and be prepared to create or utilize the newest, most reliable, and cost-effective technology to protect the business' data and networks.
Responsibilities:
  • Conduct real-time and historical analysis of network traffics, systems/application logs; correlating such to improve security posture.
  • Analyzing, triaging, remediation, escalating, and reporting on client security events including investigation of anomalous network activity and responds to cyber incidents within the network environment.
  • Respond and remediate network security alerts across multiple platforms.
  • Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks
  • Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes, and propositions for further system security enhancement.
  • Continuous & persistent monitoring of security technologies/tool data and network traffic which result in security alerts generated. Develop, execute, and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure.
  • Coordinate incident response activities, gather evidence, conduct forensic analysis on incidents, evaluate security controls, and make recommendations.
  • Investigate, document, and report on information security issues and emerging trends.
  • Conduct threat and vulnerability tests and own the remediation process of findings.
  • Manage the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Program, coordinate the remediation efforts, generate reports, and provide metrics on the effectiveness of the DLP program.
  • Assist in the management of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, VPCs, WAF, gateways, switches, and routers, which include researching, designing, formulating, and documenting firewall rules.
  • Continuously tune security tools to minimize false positives, maximize detection, and prevention effectiveness.
  • Analyzes malware and attacker tactics to improve network detection capabilities.
  • Categorize Incidents and severity consistent with organization criteria.
  • Own security awareness training program

Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or related field and experience in information technology systems or related area
  • At least 3 years of information security experience
  • 2 years of azure and O365 security experience
  • COMPTIA Security + certification
  • Experience using Nessus, Kibana, Kali
  • Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc
  • Experience in system administration of Windows
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP Protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications
  • Familiarity with web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
  • Strong attention to detail; excellent customer service skills
  • Solution orientation to problem resolution and process improvement
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Medical benefits with dental and vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) plan
  • Flexible work/life balance
  • Family-oriented company culture
Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer