Principal Cybersecurity Analyst

at Kforce Technology
Published October 6, 2020
Location Miami, FL
Category Default  
Job Type Contractor  

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Analyst in Miami, FL.

Responsibilities:

  • Review or create network diagrams to understand network topology as well as completing network traces to identify desired location for connectivity of security solutions
  • Assist in understanding IP address availability as well as configuring span and management ports on switches
  • Oversee the installation of security solutions
  • Plan and implement upgrades to security solutions
  • Provide customer support while investigating support issues
  • Manage network, intrusion detection and prevention systems
  • Maintain IT risk and control audit readiness in support of regulatory compliance audits
  • Monitor, review and analyze alerts and logs from Firewalls (FW), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Antivirus (AV), audit trails, system logs and other monitoring data sources regularly and ensure they are in compliance with policies and audit requirements
  • Advise in the steps to take to investigate and resolve cyber security incidents
  • Assist with distribution of Information Security Metrics and Event Reports
  • Maintain and cultivate vendor relationships, understand budgetary and financial obligations, and provide mentorship opportunities to junior analyst.
  • Documents risks and mitigation plans.

Promotes and facilitates effective communication between IT, other departments and/or business units.

  • Assists with remediation efforts and recommendations as it relates to external and internal security threats and audits.
  • Maintain IT risk and control audit readiness in support of regulatory compliance audits
  • Manage network, intrusion detection and prevention systems