Cybersecurity Analyst
Omega World Travel, Fairfax, VA, United States
Job Description: Cybersecurity Analyst
Key Responsibilities
Continuously monitoring network traffic, user systems, and applications for suspicious activity, security breaches, and potential vulnerabilities.
Identifying, assessing, mitigating security vulnerabilities in user systems, servers, applications and company networks through penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
Developing, implementing, and enforcing security policies, procedures and best practices to protect sensitive information and maintain a secure environment.
Educating users about security risks and promoting safe online practices to minimize the risk of human error and social engineering attacks.
Utilizing security tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM tools, and antivirus software.
Investigating security incidents, analyzing their root cause, and taking appropriate actions to contain, eradicate, and recover from attacks.
Creating detailed reports on security incidents, vulnerabilities, and mitigation efforts, and documenting security procedures. Assist and eventually independently work documents required for security compliance from customers.
Knowledge and Skillsets Strong understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, security principles, and security technologies to analyze network traffic, use behavior, identify anomalies, and assess the severity of security incidents.
Ability to troubleshoot security issues, identify root causes, and develop effective strategic and tactical solutions.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Education Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information assurance, or a related field is required with relevant experience in cybersecurity roles, such as security analyst, network administrator, or IT support, is highly valued. Industry certifications like CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or other certifications would be beneficial.
Experience 2 or 3 years of experience supporting secure, high pressure environments and resolving urgent and long term security needs.
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Key Responsibilities
Continuously monitoring network traffic, user systems, and applications for suspicious activity, security breaches, and potential vulnerabilities.
Identifying, assessing, mitigating security vulnerabilities in user systems, servers, applications and company networks through penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
Developing, implementing, and enforcing security policies, procedures and best practices to protect sensitive information and maintain a secure environment.
Educating users about security risks and promoting safe online practices to minimize the risk of human error and social engineering attacks.
Utilizing security tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM tools, and antivirus software.
Investigating security incidents, analyzing their root cause, and taking appropriate actions to contain, eradicate, and recover from attacks.
Creating detailed reports on security incidents, vulnerabilities, and mitigation efforts, and documenting security procedures. Assist and eventually independently work documents required for security compliance from customers.
Knowledge and Skillsets Strong understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, security principles, and security technologies to analyze network traffic, use behavior, identify anomalies, and assess the severity of security incidents.
Ability to troubleshoot security issues, identify root causes, and develop effective strategic and tactical solutions.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Education Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information assurance, or a related field is required with relevant experience in cybersecurity roles, such as security analyst, network administrator, or IT support, is highly valued. Industry certifications like CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or other certifications would be beneficial.
Experience 2 or 3 years of experience supporting secure, high pressure environments and resolving urgent and long term security needs.
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