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Cyber Security Analyst (HYBRID)

Cyber Security Analyst (HYBRID)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShieldReston, VA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

PURPOSE :

Performs Cyber Security Operational duties to ensure the appropriate ongoing operations of systems, processes, and policies within the Cyber Security Team. This includes functions such as monitoring, upgrading, day-to-day maintenance, operational changes, etc. in support of projects / initiatives / operations to ensure the effective and efficient operations of the systems, processes, and controls.

  • This position will support Tier One and Tier Two operations while working with and maintaining the network firewalls, load balancers, and other security devices under the direction of the network Engineers in the Security Engineering division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Remain up to date on Cyber Security trends and emergent threats as well as the technologies / processes / procedures / controls assigned.

Ensure the ongoing efficient and effective operations of the assigned systems, processes, and procedures to fully meet the control objectives. Identify control and operational improvements.

Assist projects, initiatives, and other incidents and / or requests. General understanding of ITIL processes / practices and how they apply to the role.

General understanding of Security Control Frameworks, regulatory requirements, and contractual requirements as they relate to assigned areas of responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education Level : Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field OR lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Licenses / Certifications :

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

CompTIA Security+ Certification

CompTIA Network+ Certification

Experience :

  • Minimum Required Qualifications : 3 years relevant cyber security experience.
  • Minimum Required Qualifications : Senior Cyber Security Analyst - 5 years relevant information security experience.
  • Minimum Required Qualifications : Lead Cyber Security Analyst - 8 years relevant information security experience.

    • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Ability to explain technical information to technical and nontechnical personnel.
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure and threat activity.
  • Ability to effectively influence and modify the opinions, plans, or behaviors of others.
  • Knowledge of network architecture and firewall security.
  • Understanding of business needs and commitment to delivering high-quality, prompt, and efficient service.
  • Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

    • Department

    Department :

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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