What you have:

• Minimum of 2+ Security Experience Years of professional experience, or equivalent.

• Between 2-5 Years IT Experience Years of professional experience, or equivalent.

• Experience as an initial point of escalation for the Security Analyst I.

• Train, mentor, and oversight of the Security Analyst I.

• Thorough understanding of computer networking: TCP/IP, routing and protocols.

• CompTIA Network+ or equivalent knowledge/experience required.

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent knowledge/experience required.

• Detailed knowledge of packet structure and previous experience performing in-depth packet analysis required.

• Thorough understanding of information security best practices and technologies.

• Detailed knowledge regarding the administration, use, securing and exploitation of common operating systems.

• Prior experience analyzing log sources originating from security and networking devices such as firewalls, routers, proxy, anti-virus products, and operating systems required.

• Strong proficiency with Windows and Unix/Linux command line.

• In-depth knowledge of obfuscation techniques used to encode/encrypt malicious traffic/data.

• Familiarity with a standardized incident response framework (SANS/NIST).

• Research and analytical background and an analytical approach; especially with respect to event classification, event correlation, and root cause analysis.

• Scripting experience with Python, Perl, SQL, and/or PowerShell strongly preferred.

• Must be able to react quickly, decisively, and deliberately in high stress situations.

• High level of ethics and core values.

• A strong passion for learning.

• Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills are required to document and communicate findings, escalate critical incidents, and interact with customers.

• Willingness to participate in shift work.

• Self-disciplined to ensure completion of shift work with little supervision. Highly motivated individual with the ability to self-start, prioritize, and multi-task.

Preferred but not required.

• Associates or BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• SANS GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent industry recognized certifications

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”

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Cyber Security Analyst