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Job Title: IT Security Analyst

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Security Analyst to join their team in Goshen, IN. This role involves protecting the organization's IT infrastructure, detecting and responding to security incidents, and ensuring the overall security posture of the environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Incident Detection and Response: Monitor and analyze security events and alerts generated by SIEM systems. Investigate and respond to security incidents, including coordinating with internal teams and external vendors as needed.
• SOC Operations: Actively participate in SOC operations, including 24/7 monitoring, escalation procedures, and incident management. Develop and refine SOC processes and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• SIEM Management: Configure, manage, and optimize SIEM tools to enhance the detection of potential security threats. Conduct regular reviews and updates to ensure that the SIEM system is tuned to the organization's security needs.
• Threat Analysis: Perform threat intelligence analysis to identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities. Provide recommendations to mitigate risks and enhance the security posture of the organization.
• Reporting and Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of security incidents, investigations, and resolutions. Generate regular reports for management and stakeholders on the status of security events and incidents.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other IT and security teams to ensure comprehensive security measures are in place. Collaborate on projects and initiatives to enhance overall organizational security.
• Compliance: Ensure that all security measures comply with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Assist with audits and assessments as required.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a Security Analyst role, with a strong background in SOC operations and penetration testing
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in security monitoring tools, incident response, and threat analysis. Knowledge of network security principles, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security technologies.
• Certifications: Relevant security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), or similar are highly desirable.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly identify and address security issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex security issues and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

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