The Cyber Security Analyst is a member of the Security Operations Center responsible for the protection of Availity’s online and corporate systems. This role is member of Availity’s security incident response team (SIRT) that performs incident and forensic investigations across all of Availity’s companies. This role participates in a 24x7x365 work effort and in such will be required at times to work after hours and participate in an on-call rotation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor information security alerts from firewalls, IDS, OS, Anti-Virus, servers, and other security tools through the use of a SIEM.
Level 1 analysis of intrusions to network, application, and infrastructure related devices.
Detect and document anomalies identified on the network.
Participate as a member of the incident response team.
Maintain or assist in the maintenance of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all data in physical and/or electronic format.
Support cyber security initiatives through both predictive and reactive analysis.
The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
3-5 years in the information security field
Experience with a variety of operating systems (Windows/Linux/Unix/Mac).
Familiarity with security tools and frameworks
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
High level understanding of computer networks and communications
Conceptual knowledge of well-known protocols and services like FTP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, LDAP
Fundamental understanding of the defense-in-depth strategies
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to work under pressure. Maintains composure and professionalism in an interrupt-driven environment
Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities/tasks
Must be flexible and embrace change
Excellent writing skills; must be able to create extensive documentation regarding information security
Open-minded, adaptable and passionate about learning
Self-starter with the ability to manage their own tasks into a larger project or program effort.
Experience and understanding of Active Directory.
Experience with cloud technologies and their built-in security tools (AWS, Azure/O365)
Willingness to take up any challenges to perform Level 2 analysis when duty calls.