Information Security Analyst at American Cybersystems, Inc. in Birmingham, Alabama

Job Description:

Information Security Analyst - Direct Hire/Onsite


Innova Solutions has an immediate need for an Information Security Analyst onsite Birmingham AL:

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  This is a direct hire, onsite position
  
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  Local candidates are needed to work onsite M-F
  
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  Min of Bachelors degree required.
  
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  Preference is for candidates to have at least two of the following certifications:
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      CEH Certified Ethical Hacker
      
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      ECSA EC-Council Certified Security Analyst
      
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      GSEC/GCIH/GCIA/GIAC Security Certifications
      
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      CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional
      

Responsible for constantly detecting and preventing cyber threats to the company computing environment. Identify weaknesses of the company computing infrastructure (software, hardware, networks) and find creative ways to protect it. Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures to protect computer networks and information. Ensure appropriate security controls are in place to safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. Serves as an internal company lead for responding to business-impacting computer security breaches and viruses. Night and weekend hours maybe needed at times.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.

Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.

Plan, implement and upgrade security measures and controls.

Establish plans and protocols to protect digital files and information systems against unauthorized access, modification and destruction.

Maintain data and monitor security access.

Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses and security assessments.

Perform risk assessments and execute tests of the data processing system to ensure the functioning of data processing activities and security measures.

Conduct internal security audits.

Anticipate security alerts, incidents, and disasters and reduce their likelihood.

Collaborate technically with the infrastructure team to manage the network, intrusion detection, prevention systems and encryption measures.

Analyze security breaches to determine the root cause.

Recommend and install appropriate tools and countermeasures.

Define, implement, and maintain corporate security policies.

Collaborate with the appropriate BWW areas to train fellow employees in security awareness and procedures.

Coordinate security plans with outside vendors.

Respond to eDiscovery, data collection queries, and digital forensics requests.

Work an on-call rotating schedule outside the regular schedule on a rotating basis.

Maintain and protect sensitive and private information by keeping employee records confidential in accordance with HIPAA, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Ensures that PHI/ePHI of employees, plan participants, patients, and other assigned individuals are maintained and transmitted securely and legally.

Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures. Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field required.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience, specifically in a security analyst job for a computing infrastructure environment for a medium to large company required.
• Key areas of experience required:
  • Penetration testing and vulnerability testing & remediation
  • Anti-virus and anti-malware
  • TCP/IP, computer networking, routing and switching
  • Firewalls, proxies, IDS, IPS, and security appliances
  • Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Network protocols and packet analysis tools
  • Comprehension of development & scripting languages (C#, VB, Python, C, .NET)
  • Cloud computing
  • SaaS models
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Log analysis, Event collection & correlation
  • Incident response and handling
  • Technical writing
  • Preference is for candidates to have at least two listed certifications:
    • CEH Certified Ethical Hacker
    • ECSA ECCouncil Certified Security Analyst
    • GSEC/GCIH/GCIA/GIAC Security Certifications
    • CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range- $100-120K/year range Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Apply Now