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IT Security Analyst

IT Security Analyst

HexpolBurton, OH, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Location

US-Ohio-Burton

Overview

The IT Security Analyst performs two core functions for the enterprise. The first is the day-to-day operations of the inplace security solutions while the second is the identification, investigation, and resolution of security issues detected by those systems. Secondary tasks may include involvement in the implementation of new security solutions, participation in the creation and or maintenance of policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and procedures as well as conducting vulnerability audits and assessments. The IT Security Analyst is expected to be fully aware of the enterprise's security goals as established by its stated policies, procedures, and guidelines and to actively work towards upholding those goals.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the planning and design of enterprise security architecture, under the direction of the IT Director
  • Collaborating in the creation of enterprise security documents (policies, standards, baselines, guidelines, and

procedures) under the direction of the IT Director

  • Supporting the planning and design of an enterprise business continuity plan and disaster recovery plan, under

    • the direction of the IT Director

  • Maintaining up-to-date detailed knowledge of the IT security industry including awareness of new or revised security

    • solutions, improved security processes, and the development of new attacks and threat vectors.

  • Providing recommendations for additional security solutions or enhancements to existing security solutions to improve overall

    • enterprise security.

  • Performing the deployment, integration, and initial configuration of all new security solutions and of any

    • enhancements to existing security solutions in accordance with standard best operating procedures generically and

    the enterprise's security documents specifically.

  • Maintaining up-to-date baselines for the secure configuration and operations of all in-place devices, whether they be

    • under direct control (i.e. security tools) or not (e.g. workstations, servers, network devices)

  • Supporting ongoing operational configurations of all in-place security solutions as per the established baselines. Solutions

    • include Palo Alto firewalls, Arctic Wolf, MS Defender, Sentinel One and others

  • Monitoring all in-place security solutions for efficient and appropriate operations
  • Reviewing logs and reports of all in-place devices, whether they be under direct control (i.e. security tools) or not (e.g.

    • workstations, servers, network devices). Interpret the implications of that activity and devise plans for appropriate

    resolution

  • Supporting investigations into problematic activity
  • Collaborating with the design and execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits
  • Providing on-call support for end users for all in-place security solutions

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field. Experience may be considered in lieu of education
  • Four (4) to ten (10) plus years of IT Security Experience in mid to large cap markets (1 BN USD or larger)
  • Must have specialized skills in IT security, tools and frameworks
  • Certifications in security as well as a background in networking, TCP / IP are preferred
  • Solid organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and

    • manage a broad range of responsibilities

  • High degree of concentration, attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant
  • Effective analytical, collaboration and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement
  • Personal integrity to handle personal and confidential information

    • Additional Information

    HEXPOL Compounding Americas (HCA) is an essential early contributor to the global value chain responsible for the safety, quality, and performance of rubber compounding products and components used by original equipment manufacturers across a range of industries. Sectors served include automotive and transportation; building and construction; consumer and healthcare; oil and gas; industrial; energy, wire and cable; and rollers.

    As a valued HEXPOL employee, we offer :

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual variable bonus plan
  • Generous benefits package : Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee assistance program

    • HEXPOL Compounding Americas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    HEXPOL maintains a strict policy of not accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. We do not engage with agencies without a current, signed agreement in place. Any resume submitted in the absence of such an agreement will be considered the property of HEXPOL with no obligation to pay referral or placement fees.

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