We are seeking a Nashville-based Security Analyst to join our clients security team. This individual will act as the "front line defense" by performing threat hunting services and ensuring that security alerts are reviewed, remediated, or escalated with appropriate urgency and all response actions are documented accurately. This is a fundamental role in protecting the information assets of the organization by effectively identifying and responding to potential indicators of compromise or attack.
location: Nashville, Tennessee
job type: Contract
salary: $67 - 80 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Monitor alerts, detections or other indicators of compromise/attack from a variety of information security solutions;
- Performing threat hunting by actively seeking out anomalies and Indicators of Compromise and verifying their presence in the clients Information Technology Environment;
- Performing Incident Response activities based on automated alerts, discovery and threat hunting activities;
- Investigate, contain, eradicate, and/or escalate security detections as appropriate;
- Document and generate reports of detections and response actions for review by management and other stakeholders;
- Assist in the analysis of vulnerabilities ;
- Monitor security platforms' health for errors, misconfigurations or performance alerts;
- Leverage SIEM platform by creating and executing search queries, dashboards and alerts to identify threats and assist in investigations;
- Support end-users and other stakeholders' requests related to information security service;
- Perform control testing and other risk management activities;
- Provide information in response to assessments and audits;
- Provide oversight of managed security services;
- Maintain an understanding of the systems, solutions, and technologies deployed in our clients IT infrastructure;
- Serve as a resource to the organization in the realm of information security by maintaining a dedication to continuous learning and growth.
qualifications:
- 5 years' experience in Information Security and/or Information Technology in an operations or support role
- Must have hands on experience with Splunk and MS Defender EDR
- At least 3 years prior experience in an information security incident response role.
- Experience troubleshooting and/or securing computer systems and networks
- Experience with SIEM platforms
- Experience reviewing logs, scripting tasks or creating structured queries/regex searches
- Awareness of Information Security best practices and regulatory requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IS or Information Security a plus
- CISSP, OSCP, CRISC, GCIH, GCFA and/or similar certifications a plus
skills:
- Strong professional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong understanding of computer systems and networking principles
- Strong analytical skills and strong knowledge of data analysis tools such as MS Excel (e.g. pivot tables, etc.)
- Ability to parse logs, create queries, and perform root cause analysis of events
- Programming/Scripting skills are a plus
- Understanding of logical security, user access and identity management
- Detail oriented and process focused with a strong appreciation of completeness and accuracy
- Ability to independently prioritize work and complete assignments with minimal oversight
- Dedication to continuous learning related to emerging technologies and cybersecurity
- Team player who is energized by problem solving and finding solutions together to deliver maximum benefit.
- Ability to adjust communication style/content to interact with IT and business professionals
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
