Information Security Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Address customer security-related inquiries regarding physical access, firewalls, content filters, email security appliances, spam filters, virus protection, and asset tracking and protection.

• Recognize security vulnerabilities and formulate mitigation strategies.

• Oversee and evaluate firewall rules.

• Conduct IEM log assessments.

• Manage, develop, and sustain threat and vulnerability management initiatives.

• Diagnose, resolve, prioritize, evaluate, and escalate IT security challenges.

• Provide prompt follow-up support and document solutions in the knowledge base.

• Engage in security-related projects and compliance audits.

• Review and refresh security policies and procedures.

• Foster security awareness and build customer trust.

• Collaborate on the planning, design, implementation, documentation, and deployment of security projects, tools, and applications.

• Act as a subject-matter expert for security tools and applications.

• Produce documentation for security tools, applications, and procedures.

• Attend vendor meetings and may require occasional travel, including visits to data centers.

• Uphold confidentiality and carry out other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

• A minimum of five years of experience in IT.

• At least two years of experience in IT security.

• Preferred experience with industry audit standards and security frameworks.

• Solid technical understanding of security concepts, practices, and analysis.

• Knowledgeable in system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security.

• Minimum certifications such as Security+, GIAC, EC-Council, or equivalent.

• Willingness to travel 10–15% of the time, including some international travel.

• Familiarity with Check Point, Palo Alto, or Cisco firewalls.

• Familiarity with Cisco IronPort, Trend Micro antivirus, threat and vulnerability management, two-factor authentication, access control systems, SIEM products, VMware products, asset management and tracking, and SIE.

• Advanced computer troubleshooting, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capacity to learn multiple programs and systems.

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and utilize time effectively.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

• Capability to work collaboratively and foster a positive, team-oriented environment.

• Availability for after-hours on-call coverage as per a rotation schedule.

• Ability to adhere to company policies and procedures.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Paid time off.

• 401k.

• Fast-paced team atmosphere.