Senior Information Security Analyst

Senior Information Security Analyst

05 Aug 2024
Michigan, Detroit metro, 48201 Detroit metro USA

Senior Information Security Analyst

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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst in Detroit, MI.

Summary:
The Senior Information Security Analyst will plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security protocols for the protection of the organization's computer networks and information. This position works closely with our infrastructure and applications teams daily to fulfill the organization's IT security needs. Our IT department has a growing security practice which in this role you will help to form and mature through setting policy and determining best practices. The candidate collaborates with users to discuss computer data access needs, to identify security threats and violations, and to identify and recommend needed programming or process changes.

Key Tasks:
Senior Information Security Analyst sets and enforces policy for the organization's data encryption, firewalls, and other security tools and applications to conceal and protect transfers of confidential digital information
Develops and implements plans to safeguard digital data from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure; Adheres to emergency data processing needs
Reviews violations of security procedures; provides training to ensure violations do not reoccur
Manages the organizations security awareness training program
Monitors and restricts access to sensitive, confidential, or other high-security data
Modifies security files and applications as able and necessary to provide specialized access, allow new software to be installed or integrated, or correct errors
Performs risk assessments, audits, and tests to ensure proper functioning of data processing activities and security measures
Safeguards system security and improves overall server and network efficiency by training users and promoting security awareness
Determines when to update virus protection systems by monitoring current reports of computer viruses; Facilitates or performs needed updates

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Programming, or a related field required
At least three years of experience in a technical role in the areas of Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Cyber Incident Response, or Penetration Testing
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
Proficient, or able to gain proficiency with, a broad array of security software applications and tools
Thorough understanding of computer-related security systems including firewalls, encryption, and IDPS concepts
Experienced with penetration testing and techniques
Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities
Advanced knowledge of operating system internals and security mechanisms
Experience analyzing attacker techniques that leverage email and cloud-service tactics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Organized with attention to detail

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Job Details

  • ID
    JC44617755
  • State
  • City
  • Job type
    Permanent
  • Salary
    Competitive
  • Hiring Company
    Kforce Technology Staffing
  • Date
    2022-08-04
  • Deadline
    2022-10-03
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