Information Security Analyst III

Information Security Analyst III

Primary Location : St Louis, Missouri

V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for an Information Security Analyst III for our premier client in St Louis, Missouri .

WHAT YOU’LL NEED :

Technical Requirements and Certifications

Completion of one of the following recognized professional certifications : QSA (Qualified Security Assessor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Education and Experience

• B.A. / B.S. or equivalent experience required. MS preferred. Field : Computer Science or related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of cybersecurity experience and a total of 5 or more years’ experience in Information Technology related areas.

Field : Information Technology or related field

• Experience with network and application security including firewalls, VLANs, routers, switches, Linux, Microsoft Windows and VMware operating systems, Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases, ecommerce, PCs.
• Experience performing penetration testing.
• Experience setting up firewall rules.
• Experience performing computer forensics.
• Experience with designing, implementing and managing an enterprise-wide security program.
• Experience working with outside vendors to coordinate testing and resolution of security vulnerabilities.
• Experience writing recovery plans, updating policies / procedures and documenting security breaches.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of NIST Cyber Security Framework, CIS Security Controls.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively communicate technical information to colleagues and management.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and multitask when appropriate in potentially high demand scenarios.
• Ability to solve problems and provide solutions that are technically, financially, and administratively responsible.
• Ability to provide competent, realistic estimates for cost, effort, and time requirements for assigned initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO :

Job Responsibilities :

• Create and manage Cyber Security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Research the latest information technology security trends, to keep current and promote use of the latest technology to protect our information by creating recommendations for company-wide best practices.
• Coordinate / Conduct frequent simulated cyber-attacks and penetration testing to look for vulnerabilities in the computer systems and take care of these before an outside cyber-attack.
• Coordination with external entities on critical cyber matters.
• Research new tools and technologies to assist in the cyber security area.
• Assist in system monitoring and remediation to manage security alerts and identify / reduce false positives.
• Investigate and document security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents including assessing damage potential.
• Coordination of security assessments with internal audit and external vendors.
• Implement and maintain vendor supplied security hardware components & software packages.
• Report status and progress on efforts to management as necessary.
• Perform computer forensics as needed.
• Perform diagnostics for security problems and identify and analyze security risks.
• Other related security duties as assigned.

V-Soft Consulting Group is recognized among the top 100 fastest growing staffing companies in North America, V-Soft Consulting Group is headquartered in Louisville, KY with strategic locations in India, Canada and the U.

S. V-Soft is known as an agile, innovative technology services company holding several awards and distinctions and has a wide variety of partnerships across diverse technology stacks.

As a valued V-Soft Consultant, you’re eligible for full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 401(k) plan, competitive compensation and more.

V-Soft is partnered with numerous Fortune 500 companies, exceptionally positioned to advance your career growth.

V-Soft Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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