Cyber security analyst Job at Get A Whiz, Jackson, MS

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  • Get A Whiz
  • Jackson, MS

Job Description

Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst

Location: Jackson, MS

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled Cyber Security Analyst for our client in Jackson, MS. The ideal candidate will perform a wide range of complex security procedures and processes necessary to ensure the safety of information systems and assets, protecting systems and data from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. You will ensure that users understand and adhere to the necessary procedures and processes to maintain security, conduct complex IT data and security forensic investigations, and manage internal vulnerability to meet regulatory and standards compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform complex security procedures and processes to ensure the safety of information systems and assets.
  • Protect systems and data from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.
  • Conduct complex IT data and security forensic investigations.
  • Implement and administer Cybersecurity-related systems.
  • Conduct internal vulnerability management to meet regulatory and standards compliance.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 7+ years of Cybersecurity-related experience.
  • Proficiency with Tenable/Nessus or other vulnerability scanning tools.
  • Experience with endpoint protection, AV/XDR, AV/XDR policy configuration, and endpoint agents.
  • Familiarity with SIEM, logging/syslog, and alerting.
  • Administration experience with Windows/Linux Server for on-premises Cybersecurity applications.
  • Experience with cybersecurity tools for routine security tasks (e.g., Nmap, Wireshark, phishing simulations).
  • Participation in situational tabletop exercises (e.g., malware, phishing, ransomware).
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning, identification and remediation, penetration testing, threat vectors, threat hunting, incident response, MITRE ATT&CK Matrix, and CIS benchmarks.
  • Experience with NIST/Cybersecurity frameworks, IRS 1075, SSA compliance, and PII protection.
  • Experience with endpoint protection/hardening, load balancers, network LAN/WAN, firewalls, antivirus (AV) solutions, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Group Policy Objects (GPO), and web proxies.
  • Experience with Windows/Linux servers and workstations, email systems, databases, wireless networks, web/application development processes, and Microsoft 365 ATP/DLP.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint).
  • Knowledge of XQL, Python, and PowerShell.
  • Cybersecurity certification is required.

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  • Position Id: 8371754

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