Senior Information Security Analyst

Nashville, TN 37243 | Work from home flexibility

Employment Type: Contract Category: IT/Security/CyberSecurity Job Number: 13034

Job Description


www.meridiangroup.com

 

Meridian Technology Group is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst.


Job Description:

  • Our client is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to join their team. This individual will act as the “front line defense” by ensuring that security alerts are reviewed, remediated, or escalated with appropriate urgency and all response actions are documented accurately. This is a fundamental role in protecting the information assets of the organization by effectively identifying and responding to potential indicators of compromise or attack. This role will focus on the ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) network and their four TMCs (Traffic Management Centers) across the state.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Enforce policy, guidance, and training requirements according to Best Business Practices BBPs
  • Ensure implementation of system updates, reporting, and compliance procedures
  • Ensure users meet the requisite favorable security investigations, clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and security responsibilities before granting access to the TMC information
  • Ensure users receive initial and annual Cyber Security Awareness training, as well as troubleshoot issues and repair systems
  • Ensure log files and audits are maintained and reviewed for all systems and that authentication (for example, password) policies are audited for compliance
  • Prepare, distribute, and maintain security plans
  • Review and evaluate the effects on security of system changes
  • Ensure that all Systems within their area of responsibility are certified, accredited, and reaccredited
  • Ensure system recovery processes are monitored and that security features and procedures are properly restored
  • Maintain current software inventory and ensure security related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
  • Monitor alerts, detections, or other indicators of compromise/attack from a variety of information security solutions.
  • Investigate, contain, eradicate, and/or escalate security detections as appropriate
  • Document and generate reports of detections and response actions for review by management and other stakeholders
  • Assist in the analysis of vulnerabilities
  • Monitor security platforms’ health for errors, misconfigurations, or performance alerts
  • Leverage SIEM platform by creating and executing search queries, dashboards, and alerts to identify threats and assist in investigations.
  • Support end-users and other stakeholders’ requests related to information security service
  • Perform control testing and other risk management activities
  • Provide information in response to assessments and audits
  • Maintain an understanding of the systems, solutions, and technologies deployed on the ITS network.

Qualifications and Skills
  • Experience in Information Security and/or Information Technology in an operations or support role
  • Prior experience in an information security incident response role.
  • Experience troubleshooting and/or securing computer systems and networks
  • Experience with SIEM platforms
  • Experience reviewing logs, scripting tasks, or creating structured queries/regex searches
  • Familiarity with Cisco security products and operational practices
  • Awareness of Information Security best practices and regulatory requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IS or Information Security a plus. CISSP, CISM, GIAC and/or similar certifications a plus
  • Strong professional communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong understanding of computer systems and networking principles
  • Strong analytical skills and strong knowledge of data analysis tools
  • Ability to parse logs, create queries, and perform root cause analysis of events
  • Programming/Scripting skills are a plus
  • Understanding of logical security, user access and identity management
  • Detail oriented and process focused with a strong appreciation of completeness and accuracy
  • Ability to independently prioritize work and complete assignments with minimal oversight
  • Team player who is energized by problem solving and finding solutions together to deliver maximum benefit.
  • Ability to adjust communication style/content to interact with IT and business professionals.
  • Work closely with Cyber Security Architect and network security team to implement and maintain secure network design
  • Participate in planning and executing the SDLC process
  • Provide information security expertise to system development teams
  • Works with network monitoring and management applications and creating highly-reproduceable configuration scripts and templates


Location is Nashville, Tennessee with Work From Home Flexibility. Consultants should reside in the area or indicate the reason they are willing/seeking to relocate. Also, interested Consultants must indicate they are willing to relocate at their own expense as this position does not offer relocation assistance. 

Any offer of employment will be conditional, based on successfully passing a Criminal Background Check.


Meridian Technology Group is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and non-discrimination for all employees in all job classifications and for prospective employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas therefore, please do not apply if you are not  eligible to work without sponsorship, as sponsorship is not available at this time. No 3rd party companies/candidates.
 

 


Please apply with your resume now or
contact us for more details:
Meridian Technology Group Recruiting Team
(503)697-1600 in Oregon
(800)755-1038 outside Oregon
www.meridiangroup.com
jobs.meridiangroup.com

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