Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst - WIZ
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Remote
Required Licenses and Certifications
A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification at the time of submittal (Certification # must be included on resume)
Job Description:
The Cybersecurity Analyst develops and implements a comprehensive information security programs including defining security policies, processes and standards. They perform audit assessments and define processes and standards to ensure that security configurations are maintained.
Essential Functions
* The essential functions listed represent the major duties of this role, additional duties may be assigned.
* Serves as a liaison with IT and business area partners to identify, understand, document and advise on security requirements, impacts and risks.
* Develops and maintains documentation for security systems, procedures and security diagrams
* Analyzes, proposes and implements solutions concerning residual risk, vulnerabilities and other security exposures.
* Participates on IT projects to ensure that security issues are addressed throughout the project life cycle.
* Participates in initiatives to identify, select and implement technical controls.
* Develops information security processes, policies and procedures. Advises on service level agreements and works to ensure that security controls are managed and maintained.
* Researches, evaluates and recommends information security related hardware and software including development of businesses cases for security investments.
* Serves as a liaison and lead on audit-related initiatives managing relationships, collection of data, progression tracking, assessment and remedial activities.
* Assists and supports the development of security architecture.
* Other duties as assigned.
Required Work Experience
5+ years related work experience
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in an IT related field or equivalent IT, IT Infrastructure and/or Cybersecurity work experience
Additional Required Qualifications:
* Knowledge of information security principles, including risk assessment and management, threat and vulnerability management, incident response and identity and access management
* Knowledge of network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls and associated network protocols and concepts.
* Strong technical knowledge of current systems, software, protocols and standards. (including TCP/IP and network administration/protocols).
* Experience developing, documenting and maintaining security procedures.
* In-depth knowledge of operating systems and security applications, as well as a working knowledge of basic network protocols and tools.
* Proven leadership abilities including effective knowledge sharing, conflict resolution, facilitation of open discussions, fairness and displaying appropriate levels of assertiveness.
* Proven ability to work under stress in emergencies with flexibility to handle multiple high-pressure situations simultaneously.
* Ability to communicate highly complex technical information clearly and articulately for all levels and audiences.
* Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
* Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance
* Strong customer focus with ability to manage customer expectations and experience and build long-term relationships.
* Strong team-oriented interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with a broad range of people and roles including vendors and IT-business personnel.
* Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
* High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant security certifications
Experience using Agile methodology
Candidates also need the following experience
* Conduct cybersecurity controls assurance testing in cloud environments using Wiz, identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.
* Manage user access to Wiz, ensuring proper role-based access controls and user permissions are in place to maintain data integrity and security.
* Generate and distribute reports within Wiz, providing actionable insights to stakeholders on security posture and compliance status.
* Collaborate with IT, legal, privacy, compliance, and cybersecurity to establish an inventory of approved, unapproved, and required services for each Cloud Service Provider
* Customized rules and automated actions based on organizational requirements
Position is offered by a no fee agency.
