Cyber Security Analyst

Are you a Cyber Security Analyst looking to join one of the top companies in the Energy and Gas industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience with malware analysis concepts and methodologies including countermeasure/mitigation design of identified security risks?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work onsite with our client in San Antonio, TX. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• The Cyber Security Analyst will help plan and carry out security measures to protect the client's information systems.
• Tasks include but are not limited to the following areas: Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture and Engineering, Communications and Network Security, Identify and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security.
• Serves as an internal information security consultant to the organization.
• Lead the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
• Initiates, facilitates and promotes activities to create information security awareness within the organization.
• Performs information security risk assessments and serves as an internal expert for information security related issues.
• Reviews all system-related security plans throughout the organization's corporate network.
• Monitors compliance with information security policies and procedures, referring problems to the appropriate department manager or business area.
• Supports the security incident response process.
• Provides input in selection of system software & hardware, with emphasis on security and compliance requirements.
• Provides incident and problem resolution.
• Supports development of security deliverables for enhancements to production systems and new development.
• Implements ongoing improvements to security configurations and operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $64.91/hr.

Hours: 40 hours/week.

Length: Temp (12 months).

Sounds like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Information Systems or Information Technology or Information Technology Security or Computer Science or Management Information Systems or Information Security.
• Possess at least one of the below certifications:
  1. CASP+ CE - CompTia Advanced Security Practitioner - Continuing Education.
  2. CCNP-Security - Cisco Certified Network Professional - Security.
  3. CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor.
  4. GCIH - GIAC Certified Incident Handler.
  5. CISSP (or Associate) - Certified Information System Security Professional.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with malware analysis concepts and methodologies including countermeasure/mitigation design of identified security risks.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience using security event correlation tools (SIEM).

• Master's Degree in Information Systems or Information Technology or Information Technology Security or Computer Science or Management Information Systems or Information Security.
• Previous experience in information technology or security (System Administration or Help Desk).
• Previous experience in at a utility company in various IT/OT roles.
• Good communications skills, both written and oral.
• Organized, responsive and highly thorough problem solver.
• Good knowledge of signature implementation impact for viruses, malware, and cyber attacks
• In depth knowledge of information technology security principles, methods and key concepts in security management (vulnerability management, patch management, incident response)
• Knowledge of vulnerability information dissemination sources (alerts, advisories, bulletins)
• Demonstrated skill in assessing security controls based on cybersecurity principles and frameworks and experience preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or industry best practices
• Demonstrated understanding of collecting data from a variety of cyber defense resources and recognizing and categorizing various types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks
• Good ability to conduct vulnerability scans, recognize vulnerabilities in information systems and apply techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using various detection technologies
• Ability to interpret information collected by network tools and accurately and completely source all data used in intelligence, assessment and or planning products
• Ability to design incident response for cybersecurity incidents not covered by existing plans or procedures.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.