Cyber Security Analyst

Summary

We are seeking an Information Security Analyst to join our client, a leading Health Care supplier. The Information Security Analyst will plan and carry out security measures to protect the client’s computer networks, systems and company data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain information security software and hardware tools
• Monitor and tune systems to assure availability and optimum performance
• Monitor systems and security tools for malicious or anomalous activity
• Respond to indications or reports of malicious or anomalous activity
• Prepare reports that document security breaches and the extent of the damage caused by the breaches
• Stay up to date on the latest methods of attack and defense of computer systems
• Research latest information technology (IT) security trends and tools to decide what will most effectively protect company
• Help plan and enforce security policies and procedures
• Develop security standards and best practices for Rotech
• Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff
• Maintain and backup logs generated by security tools
• Schedule installations and upgrades and maintains them in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Assist with troubleshooting networking and systems problems
• Facilitates knowledge transfer to other IS staff
• Works independently with vendors and 3^rd parties to schedule maintenance, upgrades and resolve issues
• Performs other duties as necessary

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 5 years relevant experience
• Technical certification relative to Cyber Security

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at varying levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, the following skills are also desired:
• Strong organization skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to make decisions when dealing with multiple alternatives.

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities

• Expert knowledge of systems in area of specialty.
• Knowledge of Microsoft windows operating environments.
• Knowledge of VMWare Hypervisor operating environment.
• Knowledge of Linux operating system environment.
• Knowledge of industry products, terminology and trends.
• Knowledge of fundamental IT concepts, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of shell script programming