firstPRO is now accepting resumes for a Security Analyst role in Boston, MA. This is a direct hire role and onsite 2-3 days per week.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include the following tasks:Basic knowledge and understanding of: security incident and event management (SIEM) including log monitoring and management, local area networks and firewalls, Active Directory, group policy objects, scripting, encryption, web filtering, exploits and hacker techniques, and, network and operating system security principles.
Manage and maintain security software
Partner with team members to ensure data is protected from unauthorized internal and external access, modification, or disclosure
Research, evaluate, and recommend security products, services, and standards
Partner with IT staff members to provide technical security guidance and recommendations
Support activities to foster information security awareness within the organization
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Information Security or related technical field or equivalent technical capabilities required
Experience with Windows, Mac OS. Unix/Linux operating systems a plus.
Knowledge of scripting; Python, PowerShell, or similar
Knowledge of cyber security fundamentals and concepts
Experienced in installing security software and documenting security issues
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desire and drive to learn, grow and develop key cyber skills and competencies